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The Anticline

Natural Monuments

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The Anticline

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The Anticline

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Location: Durbuy, Marche-En-Famenne, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Along the Ourthe – Durbuy Old Town and Castle loop from Durbuy

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2. Ourthe River at Barvaux – The Anticline loop from Durbuy

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3. Along the Ourthe – Durbuy Old Town and Castle loop from Durbuy

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Katrien

February 10, 2022

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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August 6, 2025

At approximately 37 meters, the top of the Anticline, also known as the Homalius Rock and especially the Falize Rock, 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" (Tick of the Rock).

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 everywhere there's space to admire it all while sitting and relaxing—or enjoying the water. Don't forget the many smaller works of art and curiosities, and take a look in the water.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

November 14, 2021

This imposing geological formation consists of a succession of dolomitic limestone layers pushed up by the earthquakes of the earth's crust.
Pretty impressive. A location to shoot photo.

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Location: Durbuy, Marche-En-Famenne, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Along the Ourthe – Durbuy Old Town and Castle loop from Durbuy

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