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The Mellier Forges

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The Mellier Forges

Recommended by 58 hikers out of 59

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier

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Location: Léglise, Neufchâteau, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Balade des forges de Mellier — loop from Mellier in the Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier nature park

7.22km

01:59

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bench With a View of the Lake – Les Forges Hautes loop from Mellier

8.85km

02:24

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bench With a View of the Lake – Étang Jeanty loop from Marbehan

26.4km

07:12

380m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Paul_C

January 7, 2024

The Mellier forges are a historic site in Belgium which highlights the industrial heritage of the region. They were built in 1617 by François de Gorzée and Pierre Goens, who wanted to exploit the region's natural resources: water, wood and iron ore. Forges produced high-quality metal products until the early 19th century, when they could not compete with new technologies in the coal and coke industries. The site was then used as a sawmill until the 20th century, when it was abandoned and left to fall into disrepair. Today, the Mellier forges are a protected monument and part of Wallonia's exceptional heritage. You can visit the remains of the buildings, such as the coal hall, lime kilns, dam bridge and ore hall, and learn about the history and techniques of the metalworkers. The site is also surrounded by a beautiful forest, where you can hike along the Mellier River.

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Kati’s hiking journal

January 19, 2023

It's a pity that you can only see the ruins from the outside...

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Pasqualine

April 5, 2021

Very pretty and informative

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Elevation 380 m

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Location: Léglise, Neufchâteau, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

The Mellier Forges

1. Balade des forges de Mellier — loop from Mellier in the Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier nature park

2. Bench With a View of the Lake – Les Forges Hautes loop from Mellier

3. Bench With a View of the Lake – Étang Jeanty loop from Marbehan

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