Take the stairs at the foot of the imposing Saint-Ursmer church, the doyen of the kingdom’s churches that is still active. Go through the porch that enables you discover the streets of the mediaeval city, and guides you to the religious building. Open the door. The light and sobriety contrast with the small crypt. When you leave, stroll through the mediaeval garden by the Romanesque tower. The walk continues to the Sambre through the wood and countryside. At the end of the walk, pay attention to the small Baroque details of the Portelete, and walk past the Abbey farm, which was founded around 654 by Saint-Landelin.
4.5 km
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max. 178 m
min. 117 m
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Style : In the country Theme : Waterfront |
Enter this splendid Carolingian church, the oldest in Belgium. Discover its elevated choir and Roman crypt.
Part of the enclosing wall and a few outbuildings are all that remain of this Benedictine abbey founded towards 654 A.D. by St. Landelin (Landelinus).
Observe the intricate Baroque details on the gate of the former Lobbes Abbey built in the late 12th century.
Take a stroll in the peaceful Folcuin Garden, graced with a wide range of herbs and medicinal plants, kitchen gardens and some fruit trees.
N1 (Pedestrian) - Yellow
The route was designed by Syndicat d'Intitiative