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Houffalize – Descent Over Large Rocks loop from Houffalize

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Houffalize – Descent Over Large Rocks loop from Houffalize

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4.7

(10)

355

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Houffalize – Descent Over Large Rocks loop from Houffalize

03:18

36.8km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 20.0 km for 219 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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379 m

River View in Parc Naturel des Deux Ourthes

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1.13 km

Houffalize

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Houffalize is a picturesque town in the Ourthe valley, which is particularly popular with mountain bikers and hikers. Towards the end of the Second World War, the town was almost completely destroyed during heavy fighting.

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1.31 km

Saint Catherine's Church

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Saint Catherine's Church where Saint Hubertus is at home.

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19.9 km

Descent Over Large Rocks

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The large pebbles and pieces of stone make walking difficult on this path (sometimes a stream).

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20.1 km

Bench with a view of the Tavigny stream

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A small bench offers a nice panorama over the Tavigny stream.

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23.1 km

Viewpoint

26.2 km

Blancs Bois Shelter

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Here you will find an ideal place to camp. Under the starry sky or under the wooden gazebo.

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28.8 km

Scenic descent with a view of the Ourthe Valley

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Magnificent section which leads to the eastern Ourthe through the forest.

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35.9 km

German Panther Tank Memorial, Houffalize

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Tank that can normally be viewed here, has been to Bastogne for renovation.
Consolation... On this site you will find enough information boards that explain the special history of this …

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36.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

4.97 km

2.59 km

2.55 km

907 m

767 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

6.97 km

5.38 km

2.80 km

2.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Friday 28 August

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Houffalize – Descent Over Large Rocks loop from Houffalize

River View in Parc Naturel des Deux Ourthes

Houffalize

Saint Catherine's Church

Descent Over Large Rocks

Bench with a view of the Tavigny stream

Blancs Bois Shelter

Scenic descent with a view of the Ourthe Valley

German Panther Tank Memorial, Houffalize

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