Falcon Rock – Haute Roche Castle Ruins loop from Parc naturel Viroin Hermeton

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Falcon Rock – Haute Roche Castle Ruins loop from Parc naturel Viroin Hermeton

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Falcon Rock – Haute Roche Castle Ruins loop from Parc naturel Viroin Hermeton

03:57

14.0km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.48 km for 75 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 km

Falcon Rock

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The Roche aux Faucons is located on the plateau des Abannets. Through the depths hollowed out in the limestone, you reach the Roche aux Faucons (the falcon rock) and the …

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2.69 km

Forest Trail in Parc national de l’Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse

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3.23 km

Dourbes Tunnel

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Known on the map as "Tunnel des Dourbes". Where Dourbes refers to the Réserve naturelle de Dourbes". On the mountainside that you can climb with some beautiful steps you also …

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4.41 km

Archaeological Site

8.36 km

View of the Valley and Village in Parc National de l’Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse

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Enjoy the beautiful view. Every season is colored differently here.

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8.39 km

Magnificent viewpoint, Haute Roche, 197m

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From the Haute Roche panoramic point you can enjoy a wide view over the Eau Noire valley and the surrounding forests and fields.

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8.65 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 …

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9.82 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 …

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10.9 km

Réserve naturelle de Dourbes

Nature Reserve

12.8 km

Mediterranean landscape

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On the limestone plateau above the town of Nismes you walk across open dry grasslands and along fragrant pine trees - a very unusual landscape for the Ardennes. The porous, …

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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