Lakes and valleys of the Fagne

Maison de la ruralité

In the centre of the village, the Maison de la Ruralité provides information on cultural and tourist activities. You can also discover local artists and craftspeople and get information about walking and cycling routes. Open from Monday to Friday. During weekends, visit the Maison du tourisme Pays des Lacs

Address: Place Albert 1er, 6440 Froidchapelle.

Maison du tourisme Pays des Lacs: Route de la Plate Taille 99, 6440 Froidchapelle.

ACCESSIBILITY

Bus: TEC 109a, 132c, 136d. Stop: Place. RAVeL 109.

Cycling along the water

Cycling is the ideal way to explore the bocage landscapes and forests of the Fagne, across flat terrain. To the south-east, head for the river valley Eau Blanche (15 km) and the La Prée nature reserve via the cycling node network. To the north, head for the Lacs de l’Eau d'Heure via the Véloroute des Lacs cycling route.

Practical information: plan your route on vhello - bike rental at the Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure.

Renaturalisation of the river valley Eau Blanche

In the river valley Eau Blanche, the National Park is increasing the number of projects to support the flora and fauna of the bocage landscape: creating nature reserves, digging ponds, planting hedges, restoring hay meadows, installing stork poles, etc. At the same time, a river re-meandering project is being carried out by the Walloon administration Direction des Cours d'eau non navigables, Natagora and the Parc naturel Viroin-Hermeton.

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Rivers, naturally useful

In the last century, the course of the river Eau Blanche was straightened, increasing its flow and reducing the soil's infiltration capacity. As a result, groundwater levels are getting less replenished and certain areas are more prone to flooding. Moreover, some natural habitats and biodiversity have diminished. Today, we are correcting this past mistake by restoring the river's precious meanders.