GETTING THERE
Brussels – 150km (2 hours)
Liege – 150km (2 hours)
Luxemburg city (Luxemburg) – 100km (1 hour 15min )
The hike starts at the local church “Eglise Saint-Firmin de Rochehaut”. Free parking is available on N819 just by viewing point Panorama de Frahan, which is short walk from the church. Note that this parking is small and can be full quickly especially on the weekend, so come in early to get spot.
TRAIL NAVIGATION
At the trail head there is map available.
The trail is well sign posted by red rectangle with number 43 next to it. I’m not certain if the signs are in both directions, I believe its intended to walk only one direction so that you go up the ladders, not down. Also to avoid any crowds.
TRAIL DETAILS
The trail starts from the village from the church, continue straight uphill on the tarmac road, after the peak of the small hill you start descending and the road will slowly turn into dirt path through forrest. You start slow descent, which will turn suddenly into quiet steep downhill, after this part it will be easier again, continue on the trail down all the way to the river. Enjoy few 100 meters along the river before the fun part begins. You will still walk near to water but you will start bit of scramble over tree roots and some bridges. All fairly easy terrain, but short people might struggle a little bit. Once you start walking more uphill, you will come across the first ladder. Just take it slow and easy, its not very high, but it can be bit scary for some people or children. The trail will continue uphill with some occasional ladder. I forgot to count how many are along the trek, but I would estimate around 10. Overall the trail is fairly easy but there are some parts which require larger steps or bit of scrambling, so although I marked this trail as easy, it might be challenging for children or people with reduced mobility. There is one point where the woods open up due to some rock formations, I suggest to make quick break as you have really nice view on the hills and the river below. At some point you transit back on the tarmac road approaching the village back on the same road you started from. I highly recommend NOT to do this trail after rain as some parts might become very muddy (I had some mud already due to some rain few days prior) and some can be very slippery with risk of slipping and falling.
Not recommended for people with vertigo or fear of heights.
In case you wish you do this hike in autumn, check in advance hunting days as there might be hunt/active shooting ongoing in the forrest.
Tree coverage: Majority of the trail is under trees, so enjoyable also on very sunny day.
Geocaching: There is limited number of geocaches along the trail
Dogs: While it is not forbidden, I strongly discourage completing this hike with dog due to the ladders. There is no alternative route to by-pass the ladders. It might be doable if you have small dog who is not afraid of heights and you are able to carry it in backpack. Do not climb the ladders with the dogs in your hand/arm to assure your and your dogs safety.
FACILITIES
There are no facilities along the trail. There are some restaurants in the village at the start, I have not noted any public restrooms.
I completed this hike in October 2023, dry weather, sunny, below 20 degrees.
