All our hiking trails
The hiking trails in the Ardennes are as diverse as the landscapes they traverse. Whether you are looking for a peaceful hike in the heart of the forest, along a river or through authentic villages, the Ardennes offers a multitude of choices! The routes are adapted to your level and your desires.
Choose your hike, put on your boots and enjoy!
Plain de Saint-Michel





The trail in the heart of the Saint-Michel forest passes through one of Belgium's most beautiful forests. It consists mainly of deciduous trees. Several streams, such as the bubbling Masblette, run through the trail. At the start of the walk you will pass the Arboretum du Fourneau Saint-Michel. On 2 hectares, among the most remarkable species you will find the Douglas fir, Vancouver fir, noble fir, Californian tsuga, Japanese larch, a magnificent beech, etc. You can enjoy the proximity of the Fourneau Saint-Michel for a snack and a drink. There is ample parking at the starting point and a picnic area.
This signposted walk can be found on the Saint-Hubert walking map, available for €8 at the Maison du Tourisme de la Forêt de Saint-Hubert.
Beacon: red horizontal rectangle
Signalétique (EN)
Pedestrian - Horizontal rectangle - red

IGN Map

Aerial Photos / IGN

Slope Map (IGN Plan)

Map 1950 / IGN

State Major Map (1820-1866)

Open Street Map
6870 Saint-Hubert

The forest of Saint - Hubert and of Freyr

Les Saisons de la photo: Domaine du Fourneau Saint-Michel

Les Saisons de la photo: Domaine du Fourneau Saint-Michel

La plaine de jeux du Fourneau Saint-Michel

Chapel of the Fourneau Saint-Michel

Fourneau Saint-Michel domain - Museum of rural life in Wallonia
The Museum of Rural Life in Wallonia is an open-air museum covering more than 40 hectares.Its main mission is to preserve architectural heritage by moving buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries to the estate. Farmhouses, a small school, chapel, printing house, bakery, grocery shop...Learn more about the daily life of our ancestors and their practices thanks to the numerous utensils on display.

Fourneau Saint-Michel - Museum of Walloon Rural Life and Iron museum
The Fourneau St-Michel is a remarkable architectural ensemble in the heart of the Ardennes forest. It is dedicated to the architecture and way of life of the Ardennes of yesteryear. A museum and buildings also testify to the iron industry in the 18th century. Houses, farms, a school and a chapel were transferred to a park with great scientific rigour to testify to the traditional rural architecture of southern Wallonia. An exceptional blast furnace from the 18th century bears witness to the early iron and steel industry. It was built by the last abbot of St-Hubert, Dom Nicolas Spirlet. You can also enjoy the recreational and culinary aspects of this rejuvenating site, as there is a playground at the heart of the estate. The site is also of undeniable importance for the flora and fauna of our region, with a wide variety of species.

CRIE du Fourneau Saint-Michel (AFEN asbl)

Domaine du Fourneau Saint-Michel - Iron Museum
