View of Spa – Ruins of Franchimont Castle loop from Theux

View of Spa – Ruins of Franchimont Castle loop from Theux

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View of Spa – Ruins of Franchimont Castle loop from Theux

02:36

36.8km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel des Sources

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.01 km

Path Along the Stream

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The path is wide, the ground is hard, even in wet weather, and a calm stream runs along the side.

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6.39 km

Chawion Pond

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The pond is located in a nature reserve in the Walloon Region that is of particular botanical interest: siliceous soils alternate with calcareous soils.

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12.7 km

View of Spa

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Turning slightly away from the path, a terrace offers a lovely panoramic view of Spa.

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15.5 km

RAVeL Line 44A (Jalhay – Parc naturel des Sources)

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This former railway line takes you comfortably to Spa and also without car traffic. It connects the towns of Spa with Stavelot.

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19.2 km

Forest Path to Lac de Chawion

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Numerous interesting forest paths branch off from the RAVeL 44a.

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22.9 km

Ferme-Château de Sart Detrooz

Castle

31.0 km

Gravel path through the forest

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34.7 km

Ruins of Franchimont Castle

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Franchimont Castle is an old medieval fortress built in the 11th century on a rocky outcrop. The ruins that remain are imposing! The site hosts a medieval fair (La Franchefoire) …

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