Church of Treignes – Haute Roche Castle Ruins loop from Fumay

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Church of Treignes – Haute Roche Castle Ruins loop from Fumay

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Church of Treignes – Haute Roche Castle Ruins loop from Fumay

06:47

78.6km

1,430m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.9 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.74 km

Bois de Ramousau

Forest

10.8 km

Le Mesnil Village

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It would easily obtain the designation of one of the most beautiful villages in Belgium.

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18.1 km

Tour de la forêt

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Offers a breathtaking panoramic view

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32.5 km

Bois de Fayt

Forest

35.5 km

Treignes Fountain by Yves and Claude Rahir

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35.7 km

The village of Treignes already had a Romanesque church in 1175. It was burnt down in the 15th century before being rebuilt in the 16th, then once more sacked and destroyed in the 18th. In 1870, the construction of the current Neo-Gothic church started, on the site of the old building and part of the old cemetery. The works would take just over two years.

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39.9 km

Roche Madoux

Nature Reserve

41.9 km

View of Olloy from La Roche du PAS

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The now tall trees obstruct the beautiful view...

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44.1 km

View of the ruins of Dourbes Castle

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From the shores of Viroin, you can look up to the castle ruin of Dourbes. The romantic ruin towers high above the river on a rocky ridge overlooking the wooded mountainsides.

If you like, you can also climb up to the castle and visit the old walls.

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45.2 km

Réserve naturelle de Dourbes

Nature Reserve

45.9 km

Haute Roche Castle Ruins

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The Château de Haute Roche, known locally as Château de Haute Roche or Château de Dourbes, is located south of the village of Dourbes.
This castle is located on a rocky promontory, about 200 metres high, overlooking the Dourbes valley and the Viroin river. Although the exact date of construction is not clear, there is evidence that a castle existed on this site as early as the 9th century. Archaeological excavations have even revealed traces of Gallo-Roman use of the site. The current castle was probably built at the end of the 13th century.
The history of Haute Roche is closely linked to the nearby Château de Fagnolles. Over the centuries, several noble families have been associated with the castle, including the Jauche, the Berlaymont, the Egmont, the Pignatelli and the d’Arenberg.
In the 16th century, the castle was fortified with a new gatehouse and an advanced defensive wall to withstand gunfire. In 1554, however, the castle was besieged and taken by Anne de Montmorency, who worked for the French king Henri II. A year later, William of Orange (nicknamed the Silent) reconquered the area and also dismantled the nearby castle of Fagnolles. Haute Roche Castle then fell into disrepair.
The isolated position of the castle is separated from the plateau by a large, hand-dug ditch. The square keep has walls at least 2.5 metres thick and was originally at least 13 metres high. The castle offers fascinating views of the surrounding landscape and is an intriguing witness to the past.

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