The Majestic Spruces of 1850 – Stream crossing loop from Francorchamps

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The Majestic Spruces of 1850 – Stream crossing loop from Francorchamps

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The Majestic Spruces of 1850 – Stream crossing loop from Francorchamps

01:36

13.1km

340m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Parc naturel des Sources

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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97 m

Roannay Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Impressive view of how the Roannay, which has been running underground up to now, plunges into the valley. Witness the deep V-gorge that has formed here through years of erosion. A few side streams quickly join the Roannay here.

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1.16 km

The Majestic Spruces of 1850

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the valley, along the Roannay, notice the exceptional spruce trees marked with their date and their height, almost 50 meters high!

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1.63 km

Vallée du Roannay

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Trail can be very muddy

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2.82 km

Stone cross by Jean-Pierre Sody (1825).

Highlight • Monument

This former resident of Spa was 61 years old, he died in 1825. This stone memorial cross stands next to the Pont de Neuville.

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3.72 km

Abandoned Vintage Military Vehicle

Highlight • Structure

8.56 km

Gros Bois

Forest

9.04 km

Stream crossing

Highlight • Bridge

In normal periods you cross through the water here, the rocks can also help you reach the other side.

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

3.56 km

966 m

350 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

977 m

815 m

471 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

8°C

3°C

75 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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The Majestic Spruces of 1850 – Stream crossing loop from Francorchamps

Roannay Gorge

The Majestic Spruces of 1850

Vallée du Roannay

Stone cross by Jean-Pierre Sody (1825).

Abandoned Vintage Military Vehicle

Stream crossing

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