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Natura 2000 walk Frameries-Colfontaine-Dour : Loop A

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Hiking in the Colfontaine forest: following the traces of natural and industrial heritage

Set off on a 100% nature hike in the heart of the Colfontaine state forest (Hainaut, Belgium). This forest trail takes you to remarkable sites combining biodiversity, industrial heritage and regional history.

About the activity

Distance

7.7 km

Transportation mode

Pedestrian

Difficulty

Middle

Elevation

69m

A route between preserved nature and memories of the past

Throughout your walk, you will have the opportunity to discover:


  • The Hunters’ Pavilion: a stop with rustic and historical charm.
  • The Grand Bouillon spoil heap: a remnant of the mining era that shaped the identity of the Borinage.

The forest, rich in fauna and flora, is an ideal setting for walking enthusiasts, nature photography and family outings.


An initiative for nature and heritage

This route was created with the support of:


  • The Hauts-Pays Natural Park
  • The Walloon Public Service, through its Department for Nature and Forestry

The objective? To highlight Colfontaine’s natural heritage while raising visitors’ awareness of environmental protection.


Nodes to follow:

39 > 67 > 65 > 24 > 2 > 41 > 42 > 60 > 63 > 61 > 65 > 65 > 65 > 62 > 39

General Information

Contact Information

Address

15 Rue de Dour,7080 Frameries

Documentation

GPX track

GPX / KML files allow you to export the route of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)

Interactive route map

View the route trace, elevation profile and download the route for your GPS.

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