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Ruins of Poilvache Castle

Wallonie

Ruins of Poilvache Castle

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Ruins of Poilvache Castle

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4.9

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Mountain biking

5.0

(20)

Location: Yvoir, Dinant, Namur, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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December 26, 2023

Hiking

The Poilvache castle ruins is a ruined medieval fortress located in Yvoir, Wallonia, Belgium1. The castle was built before 1228 and was originally known as “chastiau d’émeraude” (emerald castle) because …

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April 19, 2021

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Awesome hike. I mainly enjoyed the path along the cliff although certainly dangerous in rainy weather. Ruin of the castle paying € 2 per person.

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July 20, 2026

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The site of Poilvache may have already been used in the first centuries of our era as a bulwark against invading barbarians. The fortress certainly existed as early as 1228, …

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Ruins of Poilvache Castle – Panorama, rocks of Champalle loop from Yvoir

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Ruins of Poilvache Castle – Sculptures at Houx Lock loop from Houx

7.27km

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170m

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 180 m

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Yvoir, Dinant, Namur, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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