The Ravel - Belgium
The Ravel is a network of routes reserved for non-motorised "slow" traffic, including pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users and roller-skaters. The routes usually use dedicated roadways, away from motor traffic. Canal and river tow-paths and disused railway and tram lines constitute the basis of the Ravel. They have been repaired and re-surfaced as required. They are currently five ravel routes: Ravel 1: 330km from Houplines to Lanaya, Crosses Wallonia from East to West, mostly following waterways. Ravel 2: approx. 100 km from Mariembourg to Hoegaaden. Crosses the Fagnes moors, the Meuse valley and the Hesbaye plateau. Ravel 3: approx 90 km from Erquelines to Tubize. Crosses the province of Walloon Brabant and Hainaut. Ravel 4: approx 45 km from Pommeroeul/Bernissart to Lessines. Follows the tow-paths along the Conde/Escaut canals from Pommeroeul to Blaton, to Ath and then along part of the River Dendre. Ravel 5: from Liege to Comblain-La-Tour and from Fler...