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.

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Hirtzenberg hill in Arlon

Promenade Hirtzenberg - Arlon Tourisme - 1920-1280 — © Arlon Tourisme

This walking trail takes you around the highest peak in southern Belgium, Mont Hirtzenberg, which reaches a height of 465 metres. Here you will find a very pretty viewpoint from which to admire Arlon and cross a magnificent wood of deciduous and spruce trees. Taking a look back at history, decisive battles were fought on the mount during the French Revolution in 1794! General Jourdan’s Republicans valiantly defeated the Austrians of General Beaulieu.

Start: rue de Toernich, opposite No 182 (place called ‘La Maison blanche’ (The White House) – 6700 Arlon).

Waymarking: red rectangle on white background.