Durbuy Castle – Wall of Huy loop from Barvaux
Durbuy Castle – Wall of Huy loop from Barvaux
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Durbuy Castle – Wall of Huy loop from Barvaux
03:59
75.6km
1,110m
Road cycling
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 18, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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4.69 km
Durbuy Castle
Highlight • Castle
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5.11 km
Durbuy
Highlight • Settlement
There are many paying car parks on the left bank.
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10.7 km
Plaine Sapin Viewpoint and War Memorial
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The orientation table has been designed to allow access to people with reduced mobility.
In addition to the panorama, there is the Histoire de la Plaine-Sapin (in French, Dutch and English), a brief explanation of the Condroz, the Famenne and the Ardennes (in French), and the names of some large towns. with their direction and distance (as the crow flies) from the Plaine-Sapin.
A memorial was built at the Plaine-Sapin by the "Brotherhood of the Secret Army" and inaugurated on September 7, 1945
1. The point of view:
From the Plaine-Sapin, you can observe the surrounding villages, and some points known to the local inhabitants such as the wind turbines of Pessoux / Jannée, the Tour de la Famenne, the Mont des Pins, and even the Baraque Fraiture (which is located 27km as the crow flies). These different points, and others, are indicated on the panorama.
To make the most of the view, a telescope has been installed. All you need to do is insert a € 0.50 coin to admire the Famenne for 3 minutes.
2. History:
La Plaine-Sapin was an important drop-off point for the Secret Army during World War II.
From April 1944 to September 1944, the AS parachuted there mainly arms, ammunition and some food.
Each year, a commemoration of the events of '44 at the Plaine-Sapin takes place the second weekend of September. This year was the 75th anniversary.
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17.5 km
Bois-Borsu Farm-Castle
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21.2 km
RAVeL L126: Les Avins to Modave
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31.1 km
Waterfall on the Hoyoux
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32.0 km
Bois Jean Etienne
Forest
32.7 km
Hoyoux Valley
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40.3 km
Wall of Huy
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59.5 km
Bois Soleil
Forest
75.6 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
41.3 km
17.9 km
9.60 km
6.52 km
212 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
50.3 km
24.7 km
489 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (330 m)
Lowest point (70 m)
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