This looped Pear Tree Walk crosses the Basse-Meuse and the Pays de Herve, discovering typical landscapes and numerous orchards. Part of this route is open to car traffic, but it regularly uses local roads reserved for farmers, or part of the greenways. It is part of a large project, the Orchard Country Network.
Follow the "Arrow + Pear" signs.
Difficulty: Middel
Elevation: 297m
Distance: 31 km
Starting point: Visé, Quai des Fermettes, 4600 Visé
Node points to follow: "pear" - 420 - 421 - 422 - 4 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 17 - 25 - "pears" to Visé
32 km
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Styles : BaladeIn the country Public : FamilyCyclists Themes : Nature walkWaterfront |
Blegny-Mine : One of the 4 major miningsites of Wallonia recognized by Unesco as a World heritage siteDiscover an authentic coal mineBlegny-Mine is one of the four authentic coal mines in Europe with underground galleries accessible for the visitors through the original shaft. Put your jacket on, adjust your helmet and reach the galleries with the mining cage to discover the fabulous world of the «black-rock». Situated at – 30 and – 60 metres, they allow a complete discovery of the process of coal extraction.All-day combination tour :Combine in one day the visit of the coal mine (2 hours)+ the mining museum (min. 1 h. 30’) : travel through eight centuries of coal mining (free visit – Possibility to have a guided tour with a supplement).+ the road-train (50’) : take a ride through the orchards of the "Basse-Meuse"+ the slag heap biotope (50') : audio-guided hike presenting life on, and aroundthe slag heapSince 2012, Blegny-Mine and the 3 others major mining sites in Wallonia (Le Bois du Cazier, Bois-du-Luc and Grand-Hornu) are recognized by Unesco as a world heritage site.Also available :the site and its exteriors (playgrounds, relaxation park, slag heap)the mobile home parking areathe accommodation centre for groups, on reservationthe archive and documentation centre (CLADIC), by appointmentthe shop, during office hours (sale of drinks and food to take away)
Visé, a sweet little Mosane town in the province of Liège, is halfway between La Cité Ardente (The Fiery City, Liège's nickname) and Maastricht, its Dutch neighbour. This leisure marina is just by the Canal de jonction, which links the Canal Albert to the Meuse river via the Visé lock.Its ideal location makes it easily accessible for holiday goers coming from the North of the country, the Netherlands or France - a pleasant break during their trip, known for its warm welcome, its beautiful green setting and its peacefulness.
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N2 (Cycle tourist) - Green