La Boucle Noire (Black Loop Trail)
Description
"Hikers will love this demanding 22 km loop, an additional part of the GR 412 route called ‘Sentier des Terrils’ (slag heaps). (GR 412 Route: Borinage - Charleroi - Basse Sambre - Hesbaye - Bassin Liégeois).
It carries on to Charleroi rail station, passing through interesting tourist spots such as ‘Marchienne’ and ‘Monceau’ castles, ‘Martinet Mining site’ and its slag heaps and the chain of slag heaps at ‘Dampremy’ and 'La Docherie’.
The route includes the ascent of four slag heaps linked together by passages, paths and short crossings of secondary roads. Look out for the Boucle Noir (Black Loop logo).
Its not a typical trail but its sporty, unusual and challenging.
Technical informations
3.7 km
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max. 107 m
min. 98 m
64 m
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Styles : HikingBaladeIn townUnusual Public : FamilyPersons with reduced mobilityOccasional hikersAccessible with prams/stroller Theme : Cultural | ||||
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Points of interest
Museum of Photography | Charleroi
With 80,000 photographs in its collection (800 of which are permanently on show), Charleroi's Museum of Photography is considered the most important of its kind in Europe. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/museum-photography-charleroi
BPS22, one of the largest art museums in Wallonia
The BPS22, one of the largest art museums in Wallonia, stands out with its stunning architecture: an industrial glass and iron casing, built in 1911. Its fascinating program of exhibitions and activities make it an iconic stop for all culture lovers in Charleroi. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/bps22-one-largest-art-museums-wallonia
The Bois du Cazier and its heaps: a remarkable memorial site
Listed by UNESCO as one of the major mining sites in Wallonia, the Bois du Cazier is a particularly touching memorial. Located South of Charleroi, this preserved industrial heritage site stretches along 26 hectares. A remarkable orientation trail has been designed to present its 3 heaps and architectural features.
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