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The adventuresoon

Walking around the bridge

Walks and hikes

Two waymarked circular walks start from the car park on Route d’Herbeumont. The bridge also links two long-distance hiking trails: the GR 16 and the GR 129.

Facts checked on Independent, unofficial guide

In brief

  • Two waymarked loops start from the car park on Route d’Herbeumont in Sainte-Cécile: 6 km (green rectangle) and 9 km (yellow rectangle).
  • The Himalayan bridge links the GR 16 (Sainte-Cécile side) and the GR 129 (Épioux side).
  • Duration, elevation and GPS track of the loops have not been measured yet: we do not publish an unverified route.
  • Closures are announced during the hunting season: check the calendar before you set off.

Official

The two waymarked loops

Follow the coloured rectangle, from the start back to the car park.

Without a car: the big loop from the station, via the bridge and the Rocher du Chat

Where to park at the start of the loops

Duration, elevation and GPS track: we have not yet found these in an official source. We will measure them ourselves before publishing them here. We never publish an unverified route. To be confirmed

Secrets of the Bridge: the adventure in 43 seconds

185 metres of Himalayan bridge, nearly 30 m above the Semois. The adventure starts from a link, with no app: a map follows your position, a compass guides you to each stage, stages open on the spot, with observation missions and discoveries. Available in November 2026; launch price of €9.90 VAT incl. per group for waiting-list members, valid until 31 December 2026, then €14.90 VAT incl. per group from 01 January 2027.

Long-distance hiking

A link between two GR trails

Walkers move in single file along the bridge deck, hands on the cables; in the distance, the bridge runs towards the forest on the far slope.
From one slope to the other

  • GR 16, Sainte-Cécile side

    On the Sainte-Cécile side, the bridge connects to the GR 16. Verified· S1 S2

  • GR 129, Épioux side

    Across the Semois, you join the GR 129 in the Épioux forest. Verified· S1 S2

  • The Promenade du Chat

    On the right bank, the bridge also connects to the Promenade du Chat walk. Verified· S5

Walk differently

A walk with a story

With the smartphone adventure, or with a guide who knows the Semois anglers’ paths.

The bridge adventure Go with a guide
Where this information comes from

Sources

Every fact carries a label. Nothing is made up: anything without a reliable source is not shown. Most sources are in French.

  • Verified matching official source
  • Checked on site· 11.10.2026 checked on site
  • Press dated press article
  • To be confirmed unofficial or older source

Last checked:

  1. S1Florenville, passerelle himalayenne (page projet)IDELUX · official source
  2. S2Florenville inaugure sa passerelle himalayenneIDELUX · 20 June 2026 · official source
  3. S4La passerelle himalayenne à Sainte-CécileSyndicat d'initiative de Florenville · official source
  4. S5Création de 2 passerelles himalayennes à Visé et à FlorenvilleWallonie.be · official source
  5. S7Passerelle himalayenne de Sainte-Cécile (fiche officielle)Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · official source
  6. S16Arrêté de police : interdiction d’accès à la passerelle et au parking, saison de chasse 2026-2027Ville de Florenville · 28 September 2026 · official source
  7. S18ChasseOnWeb : les chasses en forêt wallonneService public de Wallonie · official source