Camping near the Ninglinspo, Belgium’s only mountain stream
15 minutes from Nonceveux, Camping La Lienne is the ideal base for the most beautiful walk in the Amblève valley.
The Ninglinspo is the only mountain stream in Belgium. It is in Nonceveux, in the municipality of Aywaille, about 12 km from Camping La Lienne (formerly Camping Chalet Weekend), 15 to 20 minutes by car via Stoumont and Targnon. The classic loop is about 6 km and takes 2 to 3 hours with breaks. It suits children who walk well from about 6 years old, but not pushchairs. At the campsite, a tent pitch starts from €20 a night, with prices and availability online.
At a glance
| Start of the walk | Nonceveux (Aywaille), Sedoz or Nonceveux car park |
|---|---|
| Distance from the campsite | ~ 12 km, 15 to 20 min by car |
| Length of the stream | 3.5 km down to the Amblève |
| Classic loop | ~ 6 km, 2 to 3 h with breaks |
| Difficulty | Narrow, wet path, steep in places |
| Children | From about 6 years old, no pushchairs |
| Pools | Bain de Diane, Bain de Vénus, Bain du Cerf |
| Camping La Lienne | 48 pitches on the Lienne, since 1973 |
Belgium’s only mountain stream
The Ninglinspo tumbles 3.5 km from the heights down to the Amblève at Nonceveux. Over this short course the water runs through small waterfalls, boulder fields and clear pools with mythological names: the Bain de Diane, the Bain de Vénus, the Bain du Cerf. This relief, rare in Belgium, is what earns it the title of the country’s only mountain stream. The valley is narrow and wooded, and the sound of water follows you all the way up.
The 6 km loop, step by step
The classic loop is about 6 km. You follow the stream uphill on a narrow path that crosses from one bank to the other, then come back down through the wooded heights. Start from the Sedoz or Nonceveux car park, by the Amblève. Allow 2 to 3 hours with breaks to look at the pools and have a picnic. The path is wet and rocky, with a few steep sections: good walking shoes are essential, especially after rain.
With children
The walk suits children who walk well, from about 6 years old. The path cannot be done with a pushchair: for the youngest, a baby carrier is the only option. Bring water, a snack and spare clothes, because wet feet are part of the adventure. Children love spotting the pools one by one on the way up.
When to go
The Ninglinspo is beautiful in every season. In spring the flow is strong and the waterfalls are full. In summer the cool valley is welcome, but the site is very busy at weekends: start early in the morning or come on a weekday. In autumn the forest colours are superb. After heavy rain or in frosty weather the rocks become slippery. On site, follow the signs, stay on the paths and take your litter home.
Staying at Camping La Lienne
Camping La Lienne, formerly Camping Chalet Weekend, has welcomed campers since 1973 in Stoumont-Rahier, on the banks of the river Lienne. Its 48 pitches include touring pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, rental caravans and mobile homes, and chalets. A tent pitch starts from €20 a night, hot showers included. Exact prices and availability are on the Booking page, and you can book directly online. After the walk, the campsite is a quiet place to rest to the sound of the river.
Make a day of it
Right next to the start, between Sedoz and Quarreux, the Fonds de Quarreux and their large rounded quartzite boulders in the Amblève are worth a stop. The Remouchamps caves and Monde Sauvage in Aywaille are a few minutes away by car. On the way back, the village of Stoumont and the December 44 Museum in La Gleize. Another day, the Coo waterfall and Plopsaland Ardennes, 10 km from the campsite.
Nearby
- AywailleRemouchamps caves, Monde Sauvage, ~ 15 km
- Fonds de QuarreuxBoulders in the Amblève, next to the start, ~ 11 km
- Coo and Plopsaland ArdennesWaterfall and theme park, ~ 10 km
- StoumontOur village, 4 km
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