Along the Ourthe River – Durbuy — Old Town and Castle loop from Durbuy

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Along the Ourthe River – Durbuy — Old Town and Castle loop from Durbuy

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Along the Ourthe River – Durbuy — Old Town and Castle loop from Durbuy

01:30

5.45km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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66 m

Durbuy Bridge - 1725

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In the 14th century, Durbuy had its small wooden bridge. This was replaced by a stone bridge in 1725, donated by Sisters Recollectinen. Next door, on the left bank, stood …

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326 m

Homalius Rock and Waterfall

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At approximately 37 meters, the summit of the Homalius Rock, better known as the Falize Rock or Anticline, is literally the highest point in Durbuy. It has been a highlight …

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367 m

The Anticline

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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 …

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2.98 km

Bois de Chapli

Forest

4.01 km

Along the Ourthe River

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A path (segment) on the right bank of the Ourthe. The section delineated here begins at the end of the first large parking lot and runs parallel to the Ourthe …

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4.92 km

Durbuy — Old Town and Castle

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Nicknamed "the smallest town in the world", Durbuy is an open-air history book, illustrated by numerous buildings from all eras. A small town with medieval alleys where it is good to stroll.

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4.98 km

Durbuy town centre

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Quaint little place with lots of flair.
Often crowded on weekends.

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5.29 km

Durbuy Old Town

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A beautiful, rocky old town, with pretty shops, pubs, alleys and cobblestones. You just have to take your time here and stroll through the alleys with your eyes open. I …

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5.38 km

Durbuy Castle

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Durbuy got its first fortified castle around 899. A century later it was destroyed and in the 11th century Henri the 1st of Namur, Count of Durbuy had the castle …

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5.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

1.65 km

874 m

547 m

180 m

Surfaces

1.88 km

1.62 km

1.55 km

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

February 10, 2022,Wandeling La Boucle de Durbuy

Durbuy is hidden against a rock wall (the Falize) and enclosed by the ramparts, but the castle is located above the town.
Until the merger of 1977, the town had 400 inhabitants.
With a great sense of marketing, Durbuy calls itself the smallest town in the world.
The medieval streets, old houses and picturesque location attract a crowd of Flemish …

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November 7, 2021,Arduenna Experience - DAG 1 / Kennismaking met Durbuy 2.0

Introduction to Durbuy 2.0 - Day 1

First day of our holiday week - Arduenna Experience - Luxembourg.
In the smallest city in the world, the colorful K-dolls (giant dolls) give us a warm welcome.
Streets, alleys and squares are filled with culinary bon vivants and sweet tooths.
The old legendary castle is today only a shadow of a legend …

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