The best hikes in the Ardennes with children
100% kid-friendly hikes
The Ardennes is an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts. Along the water, in the forest, on a plateau... there's plenty of choice! However, not all walks are necessarily suitable when it comes to introducing younger children to this activity. Trails that are too long or too steep can quickly become discouraging. That's why we have selected the best hiking trails in the Belgian and French Ardennes, perfect for family adventures and discovering the beauty of our region together.
Blegny : Promenade dans le Passé





Take a walk from the Green Network of Local Initiatives (Réveil) of the municipality of Blegny.
Follow the marking "Vertical yellow rectangle + 4" (see photo above).
Find the route on the walking map of the municipality of Blegny: https://www.paysdeherve.be/produit/carte-de-promenades-de-la-commune-de-blegny
Signalétique (EN)
Pedestrian - Vertical rectangle - Yellow

IGN Map

Aerial Photos / IGN

Slope Map (IGN Plan)

Map 1950 / IGN

State Major Map (1820-1866)

Open Street Map

Blegny-Mine
Blegny-Mine : One of the 4 major miningsites of Wallonia recognized by Unesco as a World heritage siteDiscover an authentic coal mineBlegny-Mine is one of the four authentic coal mines in Europe with underground galleries accessible for the visitors through the original shaft. Put your jacket on, adjust your helmet and reach the galleries with the mining cage to discover the fabulous world of the «black-rock». Situated at – 30 and – 60 metres, they allow a complete discovery of the process of coal extraction.All-day combination tour :Combine in one day the visit of the coal mine (2 hours)+ the mining museum (min. 1 h. 30’) : travel through eight centuries of coal mining (free visit – Possibility to have a guided tour with a supplement).+ the road-train (50’) : take a ride through the orchards of the "Basse-Meuse"+ the slag heap biotope (50') : audio-guided hike presenting life on, and aroundthe slag heapSince 2012, Blegny-Mine and the 3 others major mining sites in Wallonia (Le Bois du Cazier, Bois-du-Luc and Grand-Hornu) are recognized by Unesco as a world heritage site.Also available :the site and its exteriors (playgrounds, relaxation park, slag heap)the mobile home parking areathe accommodation centre for groups, on reservationthe archive and documentation centre (CLADIC), by appointmentthe shop, during office hours (sale of drinks and food to take away)