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Lac des Vieilles Forges — loop from Les Mazures

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Lac des Vieilles Forges — loop from Les Mazures

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Lac des Vieilles Forges — loop from Les Mazures

03:05

11.8km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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Parc naturel régional des Ardennes

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.86 km

Vieilles-Forges Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lac des Vieilles Forges is surrounded by forests and meadows. You can enjoy views of the water and wildlife while circling the lake. The lake is also part of a hydroelectric system that pumps water to and from two reservoirs to generate electricity.

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Lac des Vieilles Forges

Highlight • Lake

You can admire the view of the water and the greenery, as well as the fauna and flora that inhabit the region. The lake is a popular spot for swimming, kayaking, fishing, and other water sports. You will find picnic areas, barbecues and ice cream parlors around the beach. The Plage du lac des Vieilles Forges is an ideal place to visit during your hike.

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11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

2.92 km

1.02 km

174 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

2.09 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Comments

August 8, 2024,Lac des Vieilles Forges Runde

This time without family; they were busy sunbathing and knitting ;)

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September 12, 2023,Ronde om het meer "les Vieilles Forges(helaas geen GR 12)

Our last day. Something positive after yesterday's misery. Then it turned out that our two indispensable folding bicycles had been stolen, now we are completely devastated on the GR12 (and all walks), we report it to the police and make plans, we go home on Wednesday. We consider ourselves lucky that we are at a beautiful campsite close to a …

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March 12, 2023,Lac des Vieilles Forges Circuit à partir de Les Mazures

Very pleasant tour around the lake, different wooded landscapes. Attention, muddy in rainy weather provide walking boots

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