Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Belgium
Wallonia
Hainaut
Ath
Ellezelles

Pottelberg Trail – Forest picnic area loop from Ellezelles

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Belgium
Wallonia
Hainaut
Ath
Ellezelles

Pottelberg Trail – Forest picnic area loop from Ellezelles

Moderate

4.6

(29)

164

hikers

Pottelberg Trail – Forest picnic area loop from Ellezelles

03:25

12.6km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel du Pays des collines

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

219 m

Starting point of the Path of the Strange

Highlight • Trail

Reception point and starting point of the Path of the Strange. Also a museum where information about witch culture is provided.

Exciting, fascinating and mysterious...
With the four grandchildren on the Path of the Strange.
The four brothers were very enthusiastic to discover the haunting and forest spirits in the mysterious landscape of intertwined willows and hidden chapels. At the highest point, at the panoramic picnic area, they were invited to Quintine's house to enjoy the witches' meal. The daily menu: Crow with blueberries, Toad Drool soup and Devil's dung cheese for dessert. With a hearty meal behind us, we descend back along rural field roads where werewolves, green goats and other strange creatures show us the way to the present.
A nice imaginative walk. With a lot of imagination, even as an adult, you will be right back in your childhood.
We enjoyed it...

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

2.97 km

Acren water source

Highlight • Rest Area

Drinking water fountain

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

4.99 km

Pottelberg Trail

Highlight • Trail

This nature reserve is a prime destination for hikers, nature lovers and cyclists who want to discover the beauty of the Belgian hilly landscape. The Pottelberg, which is part of this vast nature park, offers a magnificent view of the surrounding valleys and forests.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4

5.85 km

Beautiful unpaved path leads you into the forest 🌳

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5

10.1 km

The Myriapod – Branch Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

picnic tables inside, a must-see, especially for children

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6

11.4 km

Magnificent course! Nice trails with many sculptures! At the top with the children 👍👍👍!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

11.7 km

Forest picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

'The Journey of the Logs', a strange picnic spot that will please young and old alike.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8

12.0 km

The Blue Witch

Highlight • Monument

This blue witch, with red eyes, shows you the way and reminds you of the magical spells.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

4.82 km

1.17 km

801 m

224 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

3.20 km

1.96 km

1.83 km

1.02 km

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Thursday 9 July

30°C

16°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Easy

4.5

827

The strange trail — Parc naturel du Pays des Collines

01:29h

5.46km

80m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy