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Fondry des Chiens Gorge – Haute Roche Castle Ruins loop from Nismes

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Fondry des Chiens Gorge – Haute Roche Castle Ruins loop from Nismes

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Fondry des Chiens Gorge – Haute Roche Castle Ruins loop from Nismes

05:45

44.4km

1,210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Fondry des Chiens

Parc national de l’Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse

Parc naturel Viroin Hermeton

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.69 km

Moulin Guillaume

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This water mill, located downstream of the 'Zwarte Water' and below the Mousty mountain, was mentioned in 1609 as a ban mill: the local residents were obliged to have their …

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1.84 km

Nismes Castle

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2.97 km

Fondry des Chiens Gorge

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Near the town of Nismes, the Viroin-Hermeton Nature Park is home to an exceptional nature reserve. A narrow gorge, up to 20 meters deep, is home to a biotope rich …

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16.4 km

Réserve naturelle agréée du Fond de Noye

Nature Reserve

32.9 km

View of Vierves Castle

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When you come out of the forest, you walk next to the railway for a while and you have a view of the castle...

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35.8 km

View of Olloy from La Roche du PAS

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The now tall trees obstruct the beautiful view...

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37.7 km

Quarry Prospèr

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“Carrière Prosper” is the name of the place that now houses around twenty climbing routes ranging from level 4C to 7A (more for experienced climbers). Adapting the quarry took around …

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39.4 km

Haute Roche Castle Ruins

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The Château de Haute Roche, known locally as Château de Haute Roche or Château de Dourbes, is located south of the village of Dourbes.
This castle is located on a …

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40.5 km

View of the ruins of Dourbes Castle

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From the shores of Viroin, you can look up to the castle ruin of Dourbes. The romantic ruin towers high above the river on a rocky ridge overlooking the wooded …

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41.6 km

Réserve naturelle de Dourbes

Nature Reserve

44.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

16.8 km

2.46 km

1.75 km

685 m

445 m

198 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

10.7 km

3.26 km

1.58 km

1.23 km

867 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

22°C

15°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Fondry des Chiens Gorge – Haute Roche Castle Ruins loop from Nismes

Moulin Guillaume

Nismes Castle

Fondry des Chiens Gorge

View of Vierves Castle

View of Olloy from La Roche du PAS

Quarry Prospèr

Haute Roche Castle Ruins

View of the ruins of Dourbes Castle

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