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Along the Ourthe River – Durbuy — Old Town and Castle loop from Durbuy

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Along the Ourthe River – Durbuy — Old Town and Castle loop from Durbuy

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Along the Ourthe River – Durbuy — Old Town and Castle loop from Durbuy

01:30

5.45km

90m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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66 m

Durbuy Bridge - 1725

Highlight • Bridge

In the 14th century, Durbuy had its small wooden bridge. This was replaced by a stone bridge in 1725, donated by Sisters Recollectinen. Next door, on the left bank, stood a mill.
The bridge and the mill disappear in 1909. A new, wider bridge is built, but it is destroyed in 1940 by the Belgian army.
The current bridge dates from 1954. Three construction dates are engraved on the bronze cross in the middle of the bridge.

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326 m

Homalius Rock and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

At approximately 37 meters, the summit of the Homalius Rock, better known as the Falize Rock or Anticline, is literally the highest point in Durbuy. It has been a highlight for many visitors for years, thanks in part to the surroundings and beautiful water features.

The rock is somewhat older than the average visitor. It's said to be more than 300 million years old. However, the rock layers are much older: around 375 million years old.

The name Anticline comes from the geological phenomenon known as an anticline. It's the opposite of a syncline. While the former is a fold formed over many years, with the innermost layers being the oldest and the folds running downwards, synclines have folds running downwards.

Such folds can form for various reasons and range from very small to large, as seen here. Originally, everything was, of course, horizontal. The inverted U-shape created by uplift in Durbuy is not only beautiful to see but also special. And Durbuy has beautifully highlighted this. Another beautiful anticline can be found in Han-sur-Lesse, also in the Famenne-Ardenne region, albeit in the province of Namur (here we are in Luxembourg), where it has been given the name "Tête de bouc" (Tête de bouc).

There's a waterfall and a large water feature at the end of the expansive pond in front of the rock, which you can also climb. And there's plenty of room to admire it all. Don't forget the many smaller works of art and curiosities, and take a look in the water.

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367 m

The Anticline

Highlight • Natural Monument

When you are through all the picturesque streets, you come to the back of the city where you get to see one of the oldest sights of Durbuy. The Homalius rock or Falize is more than 300 years old. When you look at the rock with full attention, you will notice that it is an inverted "u" shape. The shape arose because various layers of lime were pushed upwards by pressure. This type of rock is called anticline.

The imposing rock is located on the water and is surrounded by a fountain. Right opposite the rock, you will find a cozy square where you can have a drink or rest.

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2.98 km

Bois de Chapli

Forest

4.01 km

Along the Ourthe River

Highlight (Segment) • River

A path (segment) on the right bank of the Ourthe. The section delineated here begins at the end of the first large parking lot and runs parallel to the Ourthe on one side and the main road on the other. Between them, however, is a sometimes relatively wide grassy area with beautiful plants and a few artworks, as well as information boards about a "water walk" ("Durbuy au fil de l'eau") and, of course, seating (or simply relax on the grass). It ends (if you're coming from the parking lot) just past the bend in the path at the entrance to Durbuy, with a beautiful view of the Ourthe from the pedestrian bridge. Beautiful and peaceful except on peak days. Walking along the busy road is, of course, less interesting, even though there's a path running alongside it.

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4.92 km

Durbuy — Old Town and Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Nicknamed "the smallest town in the world", Durbuy is an open-air history book, illustrated by numerous buildings from all eras. A small town with medieval alleys where it is good to stroll.

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4.98 km

Durbuy town centre

Highlight • Settlement

Quaint little place with lots of flair.
Often crowded on weekends.

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5.29 km

Durbuy Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful, rocky old town, with pretty shops, pubs, alleys and cobblestones. You just have to take your time here and stroll through the alleys with your eyes open. I was totally blown away 🥰
I prefer such pretty small towns to any big city in the world. 🤗

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5.38 km

Durbuy Castle

Highlight • Castle

Durbuy got its first fortified castle around 899. A century later it was destroyed and in the 11th century Henri the 1st of Namur, Count of Durbuy had the castle rebuilt. The d'Ursel family became the owner of the castle in 1756. This beautiful building is located along the Ourthe, near the old bridge of the city.
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5.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

1.65 km

874 m

680 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.88 km

1.62 km

1.55 km

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

21°C

16°C

71 %

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February 10, 2022,Wandeling La Boucle de Durbuy

Durbuy is hidden against a rock wall (the Falize) and enclosed by the ramparts, but the castle is located above the town.
Until the merger of 1977, the town had 400 inhabitants.
With a great sense of marketing, Durbuy calls itself the smallest town in the world.
The medieval streets, old houses and picturesque location attract a crowd of Flemish …

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November 7, 2021,Arduenna Experience - DAG 1 / Kennismaking met Durbuy 2.0

Introduction to Durbuy 2.0 - Day 1

First day of our holiday week - Arduenna Experience - Luxembourg.
In the smallest city in the world, the colorful K-dolls (giant dolls) give us a warm welcome.
Streets, alleys and squares are filled with culinary bon vivants and sweet tooths.
The old legendary castle is today only a shadow of a legend …

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Along the Ourthe River – Durbuy — Old Town and Castle loop from Durbuy

Durbuy Bridge - 1725

Homalius Rock and Waterfall

The Anticline

Along the Ourthe River

Durbuy — Old Town and Castle

Durbuy town centre

Durbuy Old Town

Durbuy Castle

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