From this location, a terrace on the banks of the Ourthe, you have a beautiful view of Durbuy castle. An ideal place to enjoy the legendary impressive castle.
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

November 14, 2021

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There used to be a dam on the Ourthe at this location. It supplied the watercourse that ran around the island with the water that was then fed to the paddle wheels of the mill. The dam consisted of a structure with vertical wooden piles, which were filled with stones from the river. The present fountain shows a cross-section of the shape of the dam.

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Phil-de-Miermont

February 26, 2024

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Nothing better than overlooking the commercial hustle and bustle of the tourist center, from the top of a hill...

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Distance 303 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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

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