An insane viewpoint of the loop of the river Semois in a hiking area near Bouillon.
Here to enjoy the beautiful nature of the Belgian Ardennes? The Giant’s Tomb is one viewpoint you shouldn’t miss. The Giant’s Tomb is a must for nature lovers and photographers. This spot is one of the most photographed places in the Ardennes and Luxembourg for good reason. The viewpoint is one of Wallonia’s much loved heritage sites thanks to its beauty and legend.
A beautiful view
The Giant’s Tomb is a well-known viewpoint of a U bend along the river Semois. The view itself is stunning no matter the weather, but is best seen on sunny days where you can see quite far. There’s benches and picnic tables at the viewing point to relax, take in the view, and snap up photos.
On the shoulders of giants
According to legend, there was once a giant called Treviso. He fought the Romans at the river of Sambre and was defeated. Rather than be captured and dragged back to Rome to fight in the colosseum for the rest of his days, the giant Treviso threw himself off the cliffs of Rocher des Gattes. It’s been the giant’s tomb ever since.
Tips and Tricks
- There’s an info panel in French about The Giant’s Tomb near the benches
- Another highlight of the valley is Point de Vue Frahan, where the river bends around a village. It’s about a 2 hour walk from the Giant’s Tomb.
- The Giant’s Tomb is close to the picturesque bridge La passerelle du Moulin de l'Epine that goes across the river
- Limited facilities on site (no toilets, food, etc).
- The walk up to the viewing point from the car is pretty as well as it’s lined by trees with a few peeks of the valley and village in the distance
Getting There
- By Car: short walk from free parking available at Rue de Châteaumont 53, 6833 Bouillon, Belgium
- By Public Transport: no bus or trains stop nearby. 2 hour walk from Bouillon.
All seasons
24/7
Free
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