# Belgian Ardennes Loop

> The Belgian Ardennes lie in Wallonia, with wooded hills, river valleys and the Hautes Fagnes. A loop can link the Ourthe, Semois, Lesse and Meuse valleys.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/belgian-ardennes-loop/

The Belgian Ardennes lie in Wallonia, with wooded hills, river valleys and the Hautes Fagnes. A loop can link the Ourthe, Semois, Lesse and Meuse valleys.

- **Region:** Wallonia, Belgium
- **Suggested time:** 3–4 days
- **Start / end:** Liège (loop)
- **Highest peak:** Signal de Botrange, 694 m
- **Best season:** Mainly spring to autumn

No motorway tolls or vignettes expected for a car.

## What should you know before visiting Belgian Ardennes Loop?

- The Ardennes are low mountains: the hills average about 350–400 m, and the highest point is the Signal de Botrange at 694 m in Liège Province.
- According to a Belgian police overview, camping on public roads is banned except in designated motorhome reception areas. In forests it is only allowed in bivouac zones set up by the forestry service.
- The police information dates from 2021, and municipalities can add their own restrictions. Ask the local municipality before you travel.

## The drive

One possible order: start in Liège, then the Ourthe valley with Durbuy, La Roche-en-Ardenne and Houffalize. Further south lies the Semois with Bouillon and Florenville, then the Lesse with Han-sur-Lesse and the Meuse with Dinant. A detour leads to the Hautes Fagnes and the Signal de Botrange. This is a suggestion, not a signed route; check road conditions and roadworks beforehand.

## Camping

The police overview (2021) says camping in Wallonia is banned on public roads except in motorhome reception areas. It is also banned in classified sites and within 100 m of drinking water intakes. In forests, overnight stays are only allowed in bivouac zones of the forestry service, and not two nights in a row. Occasional camping elsewhere may need the mayor's written approval. Municipalities can add rules.

## FAQs

**Can you camp freely in the Belgian Ardennes?**
Generally not. Camping is banned on public roads and in forests only allowed in bivouac zones. Motorhomes have reception areas. Municipalities can set further rules, so ask beforehand.

**Where is the highest point of the Ardennes?**
The Signal de Botrange in Liège Province is the highest point of the Ardennes at 694 m. It belongs to the boggy High Fens (Hautes Fagnes) in south-eastern Belgium.

**Which river valleys suit a loop?**
The Ardennes tourism body describes the Meuse, Semois, Lesse and Ourthe valleys. Towns include Dinant, Bouillon, Han-sur-Lesse, Durbuy, La Roche-en-Ardenne and Houffalize. What fits depends on your vehicle and time.

## Places to see

- [Burg Eltz](https://camping-spirit.com/places/burg-eltz/)
- [Schiessentümpel](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-schiessentumpel/)
- [Weinfelder Maar](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b14-weinfelder-maar/)
- [Maria Laach Abbey](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b14-maria-laach/)
- [Saarschleife viewpoint](https://camping-spirit.com/places/saarschleife/)
- [Reichsburg Cochem](https://camping-spirit.com/places/cochem/)
- [Vianden Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/vianden-castle/)
- [Beaufort Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-beaufort-castle/)

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