Bridge over the Faux stream – Whitaker Basin loop from Rocroi

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Bridge over the Faux stream – Whitaker Basin loop from Rocroi

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Bridge over the Faux stream – Whitaker Basin loop from Rocroi

03:09

34.3km

740m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.49 km for 125 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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127 m

Rocroi Town Hall

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Rocroi's town hall, built in 1822, forms the administrative heart of this unique fortified town in the French Ardennes. Its architecture is classical and austere, with a facade crowned by a structure bearing Rocroi's coat of arms.

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243 m

Rocroi

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The Halle de Rocroi is a historic market building dating from the 17th century and is a central feature of the Place d’Armes in Rocroi. Originally built as a covered …

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7.38 km

Bridge over the Faux stream

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The bridge is currently not accessible by car. The road is blocked upstream at the "Route de Revin". Allow 40 minutes to walk to the bridge.

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9.04 km

Ardennes

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The French Ardennes are a beautiful nature reserve, they are no higher than about 500 m and the northern part in particular is densely wooded, so don't be shocked if you meet such a beautiful wild boar.

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10.1 km

Le chemin de la roche Marie or Maire depending on the map

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Beautiful hike along the stream from the brook of the faux allowing access to the village of Les Mazures or to go around the upper basin.

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21.1 km

Whitaker Basin

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Whitacker is the name of a blast furnace owner who settled here in the 16th century; the lake was thus named after one of his workshops. The lake is surrounded …

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27.3 km