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Mountain bike circuit in Floreffe: between woods and countryside
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A mountain bike trail of approximately 28 kilometers through the various villages that make up the commune of Floreffe. This route is a subtle blend of country roads and wooded trails. The trail starts at the Floreffe sports center. Follow the orange markers.
Following the beginnings of the Sambre, the route takes us along the river and its history. Near the banks, we notice that the industrial era has left its mark on the landscape. The route follows the river and passes old inlets and docks where barges loaded glass for the Floreffe ice factory, along with limestone and lime. This region of Namur is nevertheless an open land, dotted with hedged farmland and vast fields. We enter this lush countryside via a most pleasant road. At the top of the valley, the landscape reveals itself, where a few typical farms defy time. Shortly after Soye, the route enters a wood. It leaves the forest massif to rejoin the Sambre. A river that is closely linked to the world of inland waterway transport, a heritage that dates back more than ten centuries. On the return journey, Floreffe Abbey, perched on its promontory, emerges from the wheat fields. This jewel of art mixes styles (Romanesque, Baroque, etc.) and impresses with its grandeur; this haven of peace remains beyond the hustle and bustle of the modern world.
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Not recognised (before 1996, exempt)
