The Natur’Accessible project certifiers

The benefits of nature are well established. Trees, light, birds, flowers, colours – all these elements combine to offer walkers a range of positive sensations and emotions.

Based on this observation, the Federation of Natural Parks of Wallonia launched the Natur’Accessible project in 2018, with the aim of making nature accessible to all.

As a result, nine trails spread across Wallonia’s nature parks and located exclusively in Natura 2000 areas have been developed for people with specific needs. In these protected areas, which are home to a wealth of biodiversity, walkers of all kinds can stroll, stop and enjoy a moment of peace and relaxation. The trails have been developed and now feature adapted information panels and modules, as well as attractive rest areas.

Some examples of the facilities are highlighted below (this list is not exhaustive). Click on the location of your choice to see the full list.

• Parc naturel de la Vallée de l’Attert : A straight walk (no chance of getting lost) with an ‘you are here’ sign on each information board.

• Sentier de la Trientale (Parc naturel Hautes Fagnes-Eifel) : Car park with disabled parking spaces and adapted picnic table.

• Sentier des chauves-souris (Parc naturel de Gaume) : Map of the adapted route and handrails on slopes.

• Domaine de Bérinzenne (Parc naturel des Sources) : Information panels providing details about the surrounding nature and a bench at each module.

• Balade du Mont-de-l’Enclus (Parc naturel du Pays des Collines) : Educational areas along the walk with benches and information panels, and handrails where the path is steep.

• Sentier didactique du Bois de la Fontaine (Parc naturel des deux Ourthes) : Car park with picnic table and map at the park entrance.

• Sentier transfrontalier de Najauge (Parc naturel Viroin-Hermeton) : Car park less than 200 m from the start of the trail and information board in Braille and relief.

• Au fil de la Mehaigne (Parc naturel Burdinale-Mehaigne) : Numerous benches are available, along with educational and recreational panels and modules.

• Le circuit Natur’Accessible de Bon-Secours (Parc naturel des Plaines de l’Escaut) : 2 reserved parking spaces for people with reduced mobility on a dedicated site, with signs and 4 visual information panels providing information about the forest and its wildlife.

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