Belgium

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Belgium - by Henk Nouws This small kingdom has some surprisingly lovely landscapes. The Wallonian Ardennes region in the southeast is most famous among hikers, with its densely wooded river valleys and farm lands higher up on the undulating plateaus. In the northeast are the mysterious Hautes Fagnes, an upland plain of peat moors, partly in the Ardennes and partly in the Eifel region, and now a nature reserve that offers stunning beauty in all seasons. The north and west of Belgium, known as Flanders, is mostly low flat countryside, but nonetheless traversed by a myriad of long distance hiking trails, some of which lead through historic towns like Bruges and Ghent.

The majority of Belgian long distance hiking trails are  known as GR's, a conveniently bi-lingual abbreviation of Grande Randonnees (French) or Grote Routepaden (Dutch). European long distance trails E2, E3 and E9 all lead through Belgium, and coincide with GR's.

Along the GR's, small hotels, B&B's and camping sites can be found in almost every village or town. Walking Belgium is a fun experience, frequently taking you back in time to what appears to be some older version of Europe. The often somewhat ramshackle towns, quaint shops and cafe's, old-fashioned politeness, excellent food and beer, there is simply no hurry to modernize, just live for the moment.

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Hiking map Belgium NW

Hiking map Belgium SE

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Books

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Insight Guides Explore Bruges (Travel Guide with Free eBook) 01/05/20
  • Insight Guides Explore BrugesTravel made easy. Ask local experts. Focused travel guide featuring the very best routes and itineraries, now with free eBook.Discover the best of Bruges with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don`t miss out on must-see, top attractions like De... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
2016
  • time to momo - Brugge
  • Dit is de vernieuwde versie van de 100% Brugge-gids! Jij gaat Brugge ontdekken! Hoewel Brugge een kleine stad is, is er meer dan genoeg te beleven. De binnenstad is een verzameling van sfeervolle pleinen, oude straten en prachtige gevels. Geniet van een Brugse Zot op een terrasje langs het water, beklim het Belfort en maak een boottochtje op de... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
2016
  • time to momo - Brugge
  • Dit is de vernieuwde versie van de 100% Brugge-gids! Jij gaat Brugge ontdekken! Hoewel Brugge een kleine stad is, is er meer dan genoeg te beleven. De binnenstad is een verzameling van sfeervolle pleinen, oude straten en prachtige gevels. Geniet van een Brugse Zot op een terrasje langs het water, beklim het Belfort en maak een boottochtje op de... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Cities of Belgium - A Travel Guide of Art and History
  • The Renaissance and Baroque architecture, artwork and religious buildings of Belgium are treasures to behold, rich in significance and beauty.Tragically, many travel guides simply brush over these beautiful creations as mere items to check off a list during sightseeing in cities which together constitute the rich, centuries old essence of... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Cities of Belgium - A Travel Guide of Art and History
  • The Renaissance and Baroque architecture, artwork and religious buildings of Belgium are treasures to behold, rich in significance and beauty.Tragically, many travel guides simply brush over these beautiful creations as mere items to check off a list during sightseeing in cities which together constitute the rich, centuries old essence of... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Übersetzung
  • Die Konstanten und Veränderungen in Tätigkeit und Selbstverständnis von Übersetzern und Philologen stehen im Zentrum dieses Bands. Es diskutierten Vertreter der Übersetzungswissenschaft, der mittellateinischen, romanischen und germanistischen Sprach- bzw. Literaturwissenschaft. Die Themen reichen von der Übersetzungsleistung der ersten Glossen... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Übersetzung
  • Die Konstanten und Veränderungen in Tätigkeit und Selbstverständnis von Übersetzern und Philologen stehen im Zentrum dieses Bands. Es diskutierten Vertreter der Übersetzungswissenschaft, der mittellateinischen, romanischen und germanistischen Sprach- bzw. Literaturwissenschaft. Die Themen reichen von der Übersetzungsleistung der ersten Glossen... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • MN Europa El Balad
  • These are notes written by Egyptian travelers; travelers who have not reached their destinations yet These travelers believe that life is not measured by the number of years you live, but by the depth and value of the feelings and experiences that people go through. These travelers trotted through Germany, Canada, Belgium, America, Somalia,... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • MN Europa El Balad
  • These are notes written by Egyptian travelers; travelers who have not reached their destinations yet These travelers believe that life is not measured by the number of years you live, but by the depth and value of the feelings and experiences that people go through. These travelers trotted through Germany, Canada, Belgium, America, Somalia,... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • 20 x logeren & genieten aan de belgische kust
  • Een originele kijk op een bekende dichtbij-bestemming. Met tientallen gevarieerde tips die je meteen zin geven om elk weekend naar de Belgische Kust te trekken.;;;Van De Panne tot Knokke en terug. 10 boeiende kustgemeentes, met elk een eigen identiteit, waar op elk moment van het jaar wat te beleven valt voor jong en oud. Sophie Allegaert... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • 20 x logeren & genieten aan de belgische kust
  • Een originele kijk op een bekende dichtbij-bestemming. Met tientallen gevarieerde tips die je meteen zin geven om elk weekend naar de Belgische Kust te trekken.;;;Van De Panne tot Knokke en terug. 10 boeiende kustgemeentes, met elk een eigen identiteit, waar op elk moment van het jaar wat te beleven valt voor jong en oud. Sophie Allegaert... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
2012
  • Dagstappergids Vlaams Brabant
  • Wie graag wandelt heeft op zijn tocht ongetwijfeld al eens de rood-witte bewegwijzering van de Grote-Routepaden opgemerkt. De organisatie GROTE ROUTEPADEN VLAANDEREN beheert en bewegwijzert in Vlaanderen 3000 km wandelpaden en 1200 km fietsroutes. De Vlaamse GR-paden zijn op uniforme wijze aangeduid met de bekende wit-rode of wit-gele strepen.... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
2012
  • Dagstappergids Vlaams Brabant
  • Wie graag wandelt heeft op zijn tocht ongetwijfeld al eens de rood-witte bewegwijzering van de Grote-Routepaden opgemerkt. De organisatie GROTE ROUTEPADEN VLAANDEREN beheert en bewegwijzert in Vlaanderen 3000 km wandelpaden en 1200 km fietsroutes. De Vlaamse GR-paden zijn op uniforme wijze aangeduid met de bekende wit-rode of wit-gele strepen.... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • On Wet Foundations
  • A disused barge bought in Holland, a cargo hold converted in Belgium and a live aboard lifestyle discovered in France. The amusingly told story of how and why a British couple escaped from noise, traffic and junk mail and built their home and their dream on water. An embarrassingly mouthy parrot, a cat that wants to walk on water and an antique... Read more
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  • Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • On Wet Foundations
  • A disused barge bought in Holland, a cargo hold converted in Belgium and a live aboard lifestyle discovered in France. The amusingly told story of how and why a British couple escaped from noise, traffic and junk mail and built their home and their dream on water. An embarrassingly mouthy parrot, a cat that wants to walk on water and an antique... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
2015
  • Wandelboek waals-brabant
  • Met een Dicht-bij-huisgids in de rugzak ben je meteen klaar om eropuit te trekken! Waals-Brabant combineert op verrassende wijze natuurschoon met cultuur. De provincie laat zich dan ook het liefst al wandelend ontdekken. In 20 lusvormige routes brengt deze WANDELGIDS WAALS-BRABANT je langs heerlijke landschappen, verscholen dorpjes, eeuwenoude... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
2015
  • Wandelboek waals-brabant
  • Met een Dicht-bij-huisgids in de rugzak ben je meteen klaar om eropuit te trekken! Waals-Brabant combineert op verrassende wijze natuurschoon met cultuur. De provincie laat zich dan ook het liefst al wandelend ontdekken. In 20 lusvormige routes brengt deze WANDELGIDS WAALS-BRABANT je langs heerlijke landschappen, verscholen dorpjes, eeuwenoude... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
2017
  • Time to momo - Gent
  • Dit is de vernieuwde versie van de 100% Gent reisgids! Gent is een eigenzinnige stad. Gentenaars hebben dan ook de bijnaam 'stroppendragers', omdat ze zich makkelijk verzetten tegen onrecht. Het is een linkse, progressieve stad waar iedereen zich thuis kan voelen. Geschiedenis en heden gaan hand in hand; in de middeleeuwse stad kun je oude... Read more
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  • Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
2017
  • Time to momo - Gent
  • Dit is de vernieuwde versie van de 100% Gent reisgids! Gent is een eigenzinnige stad. Gentenaars hebben dan ook de bijnaam 'stroppendragers', omdat ze zich makkelijk verzetten tegen onrecht. Het is een linkse, progressieve stad waar iedereen zich thuis kan voelen. Geschiedenis en heden gaan hand in hand; in de middeleeuwse stad kun je oude... Read more
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Gaume Mini-Ardenne
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Eupen Mini-Ardenne
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Spa - Theux - Jalhay - Ninglinspo Mini-Ardenne 2
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths.The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas. ... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Arlon Mini-Ardenne
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • La Roche - Rendeux - Le Herou - Barrage de Nisramont Mini-Ardenne 5
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Pays de Herve Mini-Ardenne
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths.The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas. ... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Lac de la Haute Sure - Martelange Mini-Ardenne 13
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Malmedy Mini-Ardenne
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Bastogne Mini-Ardenne
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Sonian Forest - Zonienwoud Mini-Ardenne 21
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Saint-Hubert Mini-Ardenne
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Durbuy - Weris - Ferrieres - Sy - Somme-Leuze Mini-Ardenne 11
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Redu Mini-Ardenne
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Rochefort Mini-Ardenne
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Esneux - Aywaille - Comblain-au-Pont - Hamoir Mini-Ardenne 10
  • Ardennes Recreational Maps at a scale of 1:25,000 enable you to discover the Ardennes from junction to junction, each associated with a locality, through a network of hiking, cycling or riding paths. The network of mini walks consists of suggested routes with kilometre distance marked showing field boundaries and urbanised built up areas.... Read more
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