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Ruins of Franchimont Castle – Stone Bridge over the Hoëgne loop from Polleur

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Belgium
Wallonia
Liège
Verviers
Theux

Ruins of Franchimont Castle – Stone Bridge over the Hoëgne loop from Polleur

Moderate

4.7

(31)

106

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Ruins of Franchimont Castle – Stone Bridge over the Hoëgne loop from Polleur

03:08

11.2km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

1.48 km

Path from Sisserotte to Fays

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A quiet walking path from the hamlet of Sisserotte to the hill near Fays. To open countryside with views.

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3.40 km

Sasserotte Hamlet

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Sasserotte is a small hamlet and consists mainly of small farmhouses built from sandstone rubble.

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4.72 km

Ruins of Franchimont Castle

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Franchimont Castle is an old medieval fortress built in the 11th century on a rocky outcrop. The ruins that remain are imposing! The site hosts a medieval fair (La Franchefoire) …

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4.97 km

Ruins of Franchimont Castle

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Franchimont castle, when you reach the castle turn immediately left and walk around it, past the old bunkers with many meshes.

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5.00 km

Lookout Tower

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7

5.03 km

Moss-covered rock and ruins at Franchimont

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From behind you can get up easily, which makes for a nice photo

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5.31 km

Stone Bridge over the Hoëgne

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The Hoëgne, the main tributary of the Weser, is the best-known of the rivers that emerged on the High Fens plateau. It receives its first tributaries at an altitude of …

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5.52 km

Those traveling in April will not only enjoy the view of lush meadows and romantic valleys, but also the lush blooming wild garlic on the slopes before and after Franchimont …

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.68 km

2.45 km

1.98 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

3.55 km

2.80 km

2.75 km

1.63 km

403 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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