The anticline of Durbuy is known as the Omalius rock, but also under the name “Falize” rock. Anticlinal is the geological name for this rock with an inverted U shape. The anticline is more than 300 million years old! The highest point of the city is located above this impressive rock.

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Andreas Bikefan

June 27, 2023

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Known as Roche à la Falize, Homalius Rock is shaped like an inverted "U". This rock form is called an anticline. It is more than 300 million years old. Its summit is the highest point in Durbuy. A charming promenade near the historic old town runs along it.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

February 13, 2025

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This impressive geological formation consists of a succession of dolomitic limestone layers that were pushed up by earthquakes of the earth's crust.
Quite impressive. A location to take a photo.

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1. RAVeL route along the Ourthe – Megalithic Field of Wéris loop from Barvaux

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2. Ourthe River – RAVeL route along the Ourthe loop from Bomal

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3. RAVeL route along the Ourthe – Megalithic Field of Wéris loop from Rendeux

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

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Omalius Rock (Roche à la Falize)

1. RAVeL route along the Ourthe – Megalithic Field of Wéris loop from Barvaux

2. Ourthe River – RAVeL route along the Ourthe loop from Bomal

3. RAVeL route along the Ourthe – Megalithic Field of Wéris loop from Rendeux

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