Coteaux de la Citadelle – View of Liège loop from Herstal

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Coteaux de la Citadelle – View of Liège loop from Herstal

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Coteaux de la Citadelle – View of Liège loop from Herstal

03:42

13.0km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Ferme Fabry

Coteaux de la Citadelle

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.17 km

Birch Forest Trail

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Here the rather steep ascent starts.

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4.30 km

Coteaux de la Citadelle

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In the heart of Liège, the Coteaux de la Citadelle are a paradise for city dwellers! Fauna and flora, peace and relaxation surprise walkers in urban areas.

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4.47 km

Ferme Fabry Viewpoint

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Very beautiful hilly area with beautiful views and colorful in the autumn... It starts with a staircase and continues with a nice narrow path...

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5.35 km

View over Liège from the Coteaux de la Citadelle

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This is probably the most beautiful view over Liège! From the small raised triangular esplanade partly overlooking the void, you can observe the entire city.

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5.41 km

Bueren Mountain

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One of the most beautiful stairs in the world!

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5.74 km

Monument to the 14th Line Regiment, Liège

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This tall obelisk, which dominates the summit of the Montagne de Bueren, was erected in honor of the 14th Line Regiment of the Belgian Army, which fought in the First World War.
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7.98 km

Terril de Batterie Ancien

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The slag heap is now a hill with forest...

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8.98 km

Terril de Batterie Nouveau

Forest

11.6 km

HOUYÎRE DJIRÅ CLÔS

Forest

13.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

4.26 km

1.89 km

694 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

4.46 km

1.75 km

1.19 km

865 m

301 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

13°C

7°C

48 %

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Comments

September 7, 2024,1706. Luik

This is an absolutely beautiful route over no less than 4 mine slag heaps. Liège is at your feet and you have a beautiful view over the city. Good walking legs required for the steep climbs of the (sometimes bare) slag heaps. Also enjoyed the view from the citadel and strolling through the citadel park. From the park you can …

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September 29, 2021,Sentiers des Coteaux depuis parking derrière l'Hôpital de la Citadelle - Rue des Glacis 16km

Departure and arrival at the end of rue des Glacis, behind Citadelle hospital in Liège.
Very nice hike with the rise of a slag heap.
15 km of wooded areas over 16 km around the Citadel of Liège.
Difficulty 1-2-3-4 per zone.
No child, no stroller, no disabled people unfortunately.
Sports circuit, technical.

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