A varied and well-signposted circuit with some landscape highlights and beautiful panoramas. Before or after the walk, the visit to the Abbey of Stavelot is recommended. You will find the museum of the Principality of Stavelot-Malmedy, the museum of the circuit of Spa-Francorchamps and the Guillaume Apollinaire museum. The archaeological remains of the abbey church of the 11th century were uncovered in the courtyard and made accessible to everyone. From the Abbey the Trouts route leads to the Amblève, which rises on the High Fens and which, like the Salm and the Ourthe, as a tributary of the Warche has influenced the history of Wallonia. Above the village of Warche and its old farms rises the impressive Rocher de Warche. This rock towers high above the water and offers an unparalleled view of the valley of the Amblève.
Distance: 12 km.
Time: 4h00.
Grade: Moderate.
Type: Circular.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Allowed.
Height gain: 216 meters.
Trail: Paved and unpaved.
Marking: Yellow rectangle.
Hiking shoes recommended.
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Rocher de Warche.
The walk goes from Stavelot in the direction of the bridge Challe to arrive at the Amblève. Then the route goes through a dense forest to reach the Rocher de Warche. From this rock it goes to the hamlet of Chevaufosse. Then you walk past the St. Remacle benidictijnen monastery to a country road with a panoramic view at the edge of a forest. Finally, it goes back through a forest in the direction of Challe.
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POI 1 - Abbey of stavelot.
Before or after the walk, the visit to the Abbey of Stavelot is recommended. You will find there the museum of the Principality of Stavelot-Malmedy, the museum of the circuit of Spa-Francorchamps and the Guillaume Apollinaire museum. The archaeological remains of the abbey church of the 11th century were uncovered in the courtyard and made accessible to everyone. The museum also has a shop and café.
Abbey of Stavelot.
www.abbayedestavelot.be.