Short loop in the Pays de Herve – 22.2 km circuit

Tour in the Herve region

This 22.2 km circuit takes you through the rolling landscapes of the Herve region, between charming villages, country roads, and sections of the RAVeL (autonomous network of slow roads) along Line 38. Starting from Herve, the route alternates between rolling sections and gentle, steady climbs, with a generally accessible profile that is never completely flat. This loop is ideal for discovering the Herve plateau by bike, in a typical rural setting dotted with hamlets and open viewpoints .

Route and main segments

The start is in Herve , before quickly joining the RAVeL of Line 38. This first part allows you to take a regular pace on a pleasant section, conducive to warming up , in a more open and peaceful setting.

The route then heads towards Thimister and then Clermont , one of the most remarkable villages in the region. The roads then become more hilly , with a series of small climbs and accelerations that give the ride a good pace without making it too demanding.

After Clermont , the loop continues towards Roiseleux , Faweux and Renouprez , in the heart of an agricultural landscape typical of the Pays de Herve. The terrain becomes a little more noticeable there, with several gradual climbs that structure the second half of the route.

The return journey takes place via Fastré and Charneux before heading back up towards Herve . This last section features a more pronounced, but steady , uphill profile, allowing the loop to be completed with a constant rather than sudden effort.

Route from Herve: Key figures

Length : 22.2 km
Elevation gain : approximately 250 m
Steepest section : 4.4%
Average slope of the main segment : 4.1%

Points of interest on the loop

Herve : emblematic starting point of the Herve plateau
The RAVeL of Line 38 : a former railway line converted into a greenway
Thimister and Clermont : two stages that add character to the first half of the route
Roiseleux , Faweux and Renouprez : a rural journey through the heart of the bocage landscape
Fastré and Charneux : the last villages before returning to Herve

The Herve region is renowned for its hedged farmland, orchards, meadows, and tightly packed villages, giving each outing a rural yet vibrant character. The route along Line 38 also recalls the former railway function of this corridor, now converted into a popular cycle path.

A short loop in the Pays de Herve

Tour in the Herve region

Route and main segments

Route from Herve: Key figures

Points of interest on the loop

Ardenne Résidences: Local, Committed & Transparent

Tour in the Herve region

Route and main segments

Route from Herve: Key figures

Points of interest on the loop

Ardenne Résidences: Local, Committed & Transparent

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