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The Honnay Cross

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The Honnay Cross

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The Honnay Cross

Recommended by 36 hikers out of 37

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel des Sources

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Location: Stoumont, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. The Honnay Cross – Ruisseau de Nonnon Ruy loop from Stoumont

11.4km

03:27

370m

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

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2. Ruisseau de Nonnon Ruy – Chefnâ Stream loop from Lorcé

21.3km

06:15

600m

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

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3. Venus' Bath – Crahay Rocks Viewpoint loop from Nonceveux

21.4km

06:33

730m

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

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

June 9, 2024

The Honnay Cross, at an altitude of 560 m, was erected in 1927. A long time ago, a traveller lost in the snow had a large cross erected to serve as a guide for others who, like him, would get lost in this desolate place. However, this cross was destroyed in a major fire in the Stoumont-Fenn at the end of March 1927. On October 28, 1927, it was replaced by a huge concrete cross. In 2012, lightning struck a beech tree next to the cross and a large branch knocked the cross over. The cast-iron figure of Christ remained intact. The town council then had a 3 m high cross made of larch wood made by a local carpenter.

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Peter 🥾🐾🌲

August 26, 2025

This wooden cross with a bronze statue of Christ is located in the Pansire Nature Reserve.

What's striking is the head of Christ... When the figure of Christ rests his head on his left shoulder instead of his right, it's called a false God. So this is a Wrong, Dear God, a rarity.

Once, a traveler got lost in the snow and had a cross erected to serve as a beacon for others who, like him, might get lost in these desolate plains.

The last wooden cross was destroyed in a fire in this part of the moor in 1927. On the Feast of Christ the King on October 28, 1928, a concrete cross was dedicated (see photo).

There's talk that the cross was damaged during forestry work a few years before 2016...

In 2013, lightning struck a beech tree next to the cross, and a thick branch knocked the cross over. Only the statue of Christ remained unharmed.

A new cross made of larch wood, 3 m high, was made by a local woodworker.

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Location: Stoumont, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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The Honnay Cross

1. The Honnay Cross – Ruisseau de Nonnon Ruy loop from Stoumont

2. Ruisseau de Nonnon Ruy – Chefnâ Stream loop from Lorcé

3. Venus' Bath – Crahay Rocks Viewpoint loop from Nonceveux

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