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Wallonia may be small in size but its range of landscapes, thanks its quite specific geology, proves quite fascinating.
Many of our green sites are protected: stunning nature reserves, remarkable forests, exceptional park and gardens…
As you explore further, you will learn about words specific to the region: fagnes, tiennes, de tiges, chavées and will fall in love with fascinating territories such as Ardenne, Famenne, Hesbaye, Condroz, Lorraine, Pays des Collines…
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- The Plaines de l'Escaut nature park | Alluvial plain in Wallonia Picardy© Samuel DhotePéruwelz
The Plaines de l'Escaut nature park | Alluvial plain in Wallonia Picardy
The Escaut region, known for its many plains, can be seen as a patchwork of streams, forests and agricultural lands. - A walk through the Furfooz Nature Reserve near Dinant© WBT - Denis ClosonFurfooz
A walk through the Furfooz Nature Reserve near Dinant
The Furfooz Park, in the province of Namur, invites you to discover its archaeological, geological and natural heritage. This family-friendly stroll offers lovely views on the Lesse river. - Gaume Nature Park© PNDG - A. LegerRossignol
Gaume Nature Park
The Parc Naturel de Gaume aims at protecting and valorising the region's natural gems and its villages' cultural heritage. - L'Aquascope: a nature reserve near Chimay© WBT - Bruno D'AlimonteVirelles
L'Aquascope: a nature reserve near Chimay
The Aquascope offers visitors quite fantastic adventures - from discovering the most beautiful pond in Wallonia to tree tops... - Parc naturel de la Vallée de l'Attert estate between Arlon and Martelage© Olivier OswaldAttert
Parc naturel de la Vallée de l'Attert estate between Arlon and Martelage
Located between Arlon and Martelange, the Parc naturel de la Vallée de l'Attert enjoys a privileged space between the Anlier forest (Ardenne) and the cuestas of the Pays Lorrain, Perfect to reconnect with nature. - The Pays des Collines nature park | Forests and plains near Ath and Tournai© Baptiste HottekietEllezelles
The Pays des Collines nature park | Forests and plains near Ath and Tournai
Located near Tournai and Ath, the Pays des Collines nature park will enchant you with its hilly landscapes, terroir flavours and folkloric tales such as the Ellezelles witches or the giants of Ath... - Parc Naturel des Hauts-Pays (near Mons)© Vilain NathalieHonnelles
Parc Naturel des Hauts-Pays (near Mons)
Located just 30 km south of Mons, the Parc Naturel des Hauts-Pays proves quite a stunning, preserved site. Birds singing, streams. waterfalls, forests, rich flora and faune, steep valleys: nature is queen here! - The Hat rocks in Chiny | a fantastic viewpoint on the Semois river© WBT - Caroline RaseChiny
The Hat rocks in Chiny | a fantastic viewpoint on the Semois river
The Hat rocks offer a stunning panorama of the Semois river and its meanders. A clearly marked path starting in Chiny will get you to this viewpoint. - Parc Naturel de la Haute-Sûre et de la Forêt d'Anlier© Mathieu PecheurMartelange
Parc Naturel de la Haute-Sûre et de la Forêt d'Anlier
The Parc Naturel Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier, in the province of Luxembourg, is shaped around the Haute Sûre basin and the Anlier forest. - UNESCO Global Geopark Famenne-Ardenne© Geopark Famenne ArdenneRochefort
UNESCO Global Geopark Famenne-Ardenne
Wallonia now has its very own UNESCO geopark, in Famenne-Ardenne. Discover how stunning and varied the landscapes of the regions are: a perfect day out with friends and family. - Parc naturel des Sources | A tree planted estate in Spa and Stoumont© Benoit CoenenSpa
Parc naturel des Sources | A tree planted estate in Spa and Stoumont
The Parc naturel des Sources gathers the commune of Spa and Thoumont, a region rich in rivers (300 km), forests, meadows and bocages... - The Burdinale and Mehaigne Valleys Natural Park | Forest estates in Hesbaye© Sébastien LeunenBurdinne
The Burdinale and Mehaigne Valleys Natural Park | Forest estates in Hesbaye
Located at the heart of the Hesbaye region in Belgium, this natural park is the perfect place to relax and focus on environmentally-friendly tourism. The Parc Naturel des Vallées de la Burdinale et de la Mehaigne stretches along the communes of Braives, Burdinne, Héron and Wanze, in the province of Liège. - Maison du Parc-Botrange© Parc naturel HF-E ASBLWaimes
Maison du Parc-Botrange
Located on the highest site of the country, between the Fagnes plain and forest crossed by mountain streams, the Maison du Parc-Botrange welcome visitors in their quest to reconnect with outdoors activities and discover the largest Nature reserve in Belgium. - The Deux Ourthes nature park | A protected territory in Ardenne© Parc naturel des deux OurthesHouffalize
The Deux Ourthes nature park | A protected territory in Ardenne
The Deux Ourthes nature park can be found in the north-west part of the Province of Luxembourg, along the Grand Ducal border and includes 6 communes: Bertogne, Gouvy, Houffalize, La Roche-en-Ardenne, Sainte-Ode and Tenneville. - Parc naturel de l'Ardenne méridionale | South of Wallonia© F PolinardPaliseul
Parc naturel de l'Ardenne méridionale | South of Wallonia
The 9 municipalities of the southern Ardennes, namely Bertrix, Bièvre, Bouillon, Daverdisse, Gedinne, Herbeumont, Paliseul, Vresse-sur-Semois and Wellin have come together to create the nature park of the southern Ardennes. - Viroin-Hermeton nature park | Province of Namur© WBT - Sébastien RobertyViroinval
Viroin-Hermeton nature park | Province of Namur
Stretching over 48,000 hectares (over both the Ardenne and the Calespienne), the Viroin-Hermeton nature park enjoys a rich flora and fauna... Perfect for nature strolls! - Hautes Fagnes-Eifel Nature Park | A rich relief in Eastern Wallonia© ostbelgien.eu - Dominik KetzRobertville
Hautes Fagnes-Eifel Nature Park | A rich relief in Eastern Wallonia
Belgium's oldest (and largest) nature reserve! Depending on the season, this exceptional biotope will look enchanting, surreal, eerie even. - The Domaine de Bérinzenne and the Maison de la Nature (Spa)© B.LorquetSpa
The Domaine de Bérinzenne and the Maison de la Nature (Spa)
Nestled at the heart of the forests near Spa, by the Fagne de Malchamps, this estate opens its spaces to the public: a panoramic tower, a tree planted park with a pond and picnic area. It is also home to the Musée de la Forêt et des Eaux and to the CRIE. - Poilvache medieval ruins© Christian GenardYvoir
Poilvache medieval ruins
Located just a few kilometres from Dinant, the Poilvache ruins overlook the Meuse river and the charming village of Houx. These remains, which date from the 13th and 15th century, are well worth stopping by and are listed as exceptional cultural heritage of Wallonia. - The Trou des Fées in Virton: a magical location© M. LaurentVirton
The Trou des Fées in Virton: a magical location
Well known by the locals, these exceptional caves feature in many legends linkeds to D’jean dMady but also to the Gaume fairies. - The Resteigne quarry: a remarkable geosite© WBT - Sébastien RobertyTellin
The Resteigne quarry: a remarkable geosite
This former quarry presents remarkable stratigraphic cross sections from the lowermost Givetian (rock formation from the Givetian period). It is frequently visited by geology students from universities all over Belgium and anyone wishing to get a better insight into the field of biostratigraphy. - Vierre lake and dam | Suxy (Gaume)© P. VanderoostChiny
Vierre lake and dam | Suxy (Gaume)
Located at the heart of the Chiny forest (province of Luxembourg), the Vierre lake, also known as the Suxy dam, offers a splendid nature area. Visitors can fish there - carps, mainly, but also trout, tenches, roaches and perches. - The Val Dieu mill Nature Reserve and its bird hide© Natagora Pays de HerveAubel
The Val Dieu mill Nature Reserve and its bird hide
Located in the Herve region, the Val Dieu Nature Reserve stretches over 7.5 hectares and offers a lovely selection of landscapes: lawns, meadows, woodlands, orchards, a stream and pond. - The Fond des Vaulx: a luscious, mysterious valley© WBT-Isabelle HubertyMarche-en-Famenne
The Fond des Vaulx: a luscious, mysterious valley
The enclosed Fond des Vaulx valley offers 15 hectares of wild landscapes, quite a contrast with the wide spaces of the Marche plain. Fauna, flora and geology in the area are sure to fascinate visitors, let alone the many legends adding a mysterious atmosphere to the area... - The lake of Louvain-la-Neuve, the green lung of the university town© WBT - Bruno D'AlimonteOttignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
The lake of Louvain-la-Neuve, the green lung of the university town
The lake of Louvain-la-Neuve, 7 hectares wide, was created in 1984 as a storm basin and fishing pond. A path invites visitors to walk around it. - Lake Warfaaz | Near Spa© Office du Tourisme de Spa – Gaêtan PleinSpa
Lake Warfaaz | Near Spa
Fishermen, nature and pedal boat lovers are sure to enjoy the lake of Warfaaz, near Spa. - The Fonds de Quarreux in Aywaille: an outstanding natural site© WBT - Sébastien RobertyAywaille
The Fonds de Quarreux in Aywaille: an outstanding natural site
The 1.5 km hike along the Fonds de Quarreux reveals stunning rounded quartzite rocks scattered along the bed of the Amblève river. Surrounded by nature, this lovely walk is sure to put a spell on you. The Remouchamp caves a 6 km away and the Monde Sauvage 9 km. - Le Gros Cron de Lahage: an impressive geological formation© A.ReuterTintigny
Le Gros Cron de Lahage: an impressive geological formation
This singular rock owes its geologic quality to its formation process. The Grand Cron de Lahage is a remarkable protected site, with an impressive 20 metres height. - Courrière forest | Namur© O.T. AssesseCourrière
Courrière forest | Namur
Enjoy a lovely stroll in the Courrière forest, located between Namur and Ciney, - The Cussignière marshes, a unique site in the Gaume region© M.LaurentBaranzy
The Cussignière marshes, a unique site in the Gaume region
The Cussignière marshes stretch over a vast plain between the Batte river and the Cussigny stream in Lorraine. - Labuissière nature reserve© WBT - Sébastien RobertyLabuissière
Labuissière nature reserve
The Labuissière nature reserve, South West of Charleroi, stretches over 50 hectares. and features and ictredible mosaic of wet lands. - The visitor centre of the Vesdre Dam - Eupen© WBT - PériplétiesEupen
The visitor centre of the Vesdre Dam - Eupen
Located at the confluence of the Vesdre and the Getzbach in Eupen, this dam is the third reservoir of potable water in Belgium. On its side, the visitor centre offers a stunning view of the construction and nearby woodlands. - Tellin wild arboretum© WBT - Sébastien RobertyTellin
Tellin wild arboretum
Located betweem the Basse Famenne and the Ardenne, by the villages of Resteigne and Tellin, two woods have been listed as a nature site thanks to their ecological value. - The Saint-Pierre mountain and the Maison de la Montagne (Lanaye)© vildaphoto.comVisé
The Saint-Pierre mountain and the Maison de la Montagne (Lanaye)
The Saint Pierre mountain marking the border between Wallonia, Flanders and the Netherlands, is a limestone massif with its own microclimate. Visitors stopping at the Maison de la Montagne Saint Pierre can learn of its rich fauna and flora in an interactive way. - The mining site of Plombières and its nature reserve© Administration communale de PlombièresPlombières
The mining site of Plombières and its nature reserve
The former mining site of Plombières is now a nature reserve characterised by the presence of calamine grasslands. Growing there is a special flora linked to the concentration of zinc and other heavy metals in the substratum, of which the calamine pansy is the most representative. - The lake of Robertville: relaxation and wild swimming© Robertville-les-bainsRobertville
The lake of Robertville: relaxation and wild swimming
The lake of Robertville, in the commune of Waimes, will delight those looking for peace and relaxation. Wrapped beautifully by woodlands, it offers stunning landscapes. - The lake of Genval and its yacht club© WBT - Denis ErroyauxGenval
The lake of Genval and its yacht club
This large stretch of water (18 hectares) stretches along the forest of Soignes, a mere 20 km of Brussels: quite a fantastic site and a pure invite to relax! It also is home to the Genval Yacht Club. - Bois de Lauzelle | Louvain-la-Neuve© O.T. InforvilleOttignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
Bois de Lauzelle | Louvain-la-Neuve
Listed as a Natura 2000 site, the Bois de Luzell and its 20 ha nature reserve offer an incredible green haven near Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. - Harchies marshes© WBT - Aline RobertHarchies
Harchies marshes
The Harchies marchies, in the Hainaut, are wetlands of ornithological interest. This nature space offers one of the most diverse flora in Wallonia. - The Nisramont lake and dam (La Roche-en-Ardenne)© WBT-Olivier BourgiLa Roche-en-Ardenne
The Nisramont lake and dam (La Roche-en-Ardenne)
The Ardenne enjoys amazing natural sites, the lake of Nisrasmont for example. Perfect for hikes and water fun... Make sure to visit the dam too. - The Island of Yvoir: a quiet oasis on the Meuse© Adrien NahonYvoir
The Island of Yvoir: a quiet oasis on the Meuse
Looking for an adventure? Yvoir is the only island open to visitors between Namur and Dinant. There are many activities, sure to delight adults and children alike. - Lake Gileppe Dam© WBT - Arnaud de CosterJalhay
Lake Gileppe Dam
Looking for a unique day out? Come and see the lake Gileppe dam, a masterpiece of structural engineering. Nature, leisure: there is much to do! - Swimming in Herbeumont | The Nawés beach© HistoiresdeSemoisHerbeumont
Swimming in Herbeumont | The Nawés beach
Sunny days? Fancy a swim? The Nawés beach enjoys delightful view on ruins of the Herbeumont castle. - The Coo waterfall (Province of Liège)© WBT - David SamynStavelot
The Coo waterfall (Province of Liège)
This waterfall, right at the heart of the village of Coo, is not only stunning: it also is the highest natural one in the whole of Belgium. The Amblève river falls down a full 15 metres height. - Fondry des Chiens: an impressive sinkhole© WBT - Sébastien RobertyNismes
Fondry des Chiens: an impressive sinkhole
The Fondry des Chiens, nestled in the Viroin-Hermeton natural park near Nismes, is a unique, protected site in Belgium. Discover the incredible biodiversity of this natural sinkhole, 20 metres deep. - The Little Train of Happiness© WBT-Antoine DavisterRebecq
The Little Train of Happiness
An enchanting experience! Every Sunday and public holiday between May and September, the Petit train du bonheur (or train of happiness) rides on the former n°115 SNCB line in Rebecq, passing the Senne and Bird Valley as it goes along... - Bois Jacques, Fox Holes and Bois de la Paix | Bastogne© TemporaBastogne
Bois Jacques, Fox Holes and Bois de la Paix | Bastogne
The Bois Jacques is known for is Fox Holes where soldiers used to hide. Nearby is the Bois de la Paix, a tribute to WW2 veterans. - The lake of Bambois and its gardens© IdefFosses-la-Ville
The lake of Bambois and its gardens
The gardens of the Bambois lake, in Fosses-la-Ville, offer stunning green spaces. The site, listed ny Natura 2000, has much to offer: a bird observatory, boats to go fishing, discovery trails... You can even go wild swimming and enjoy 2 sandy beaches.