The Salm – Farnières Castle loop from Fosse

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The Salm – Farnières Castle loop from Fosse

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The Salm – Farnières Castle loop from Fosse

02:02

21.1km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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104 m

Saint-Jacques Church and Cemetery

Highlight • Religious Site

The origins of this church date back to the 7th or 8th century.
The very small building consisted of a nave and a very small choir (cella).
These remains were discovered during the early construction of a new church.
It was rebuilt between 1962 and 1964 after being destroyed during World War II.
Adjacent is an old cemetery with very old gravestones.
It lies at the foot of a nearly thousand-year-old oak tree.

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6.92 km

Côte de Mont-le-Soie

Highlight • Climb

The Mont-le-Soie homestead is lonely and secluded in a clearing between Petit-Thier and Grand-Halleux at an altitude of about 560 m in a wonderful wooded area. The well-developed, but not too wide and heavily frequented street probably shows a certain importance for the excursion traffic. One reason could be the very popular four-legged companions you meet in Mont-le-Soie, the much-loved horses. Because this is the Center Européen du cheval de Mont-le-Soie.
The Côte de Mont-le-Soie is also on the program of the Flèche de Wallonie, but where it has to be climbed from the interesting and more demanding side. The ascent from Grand-Halleux, at around 4.5 km, is more than twice as long as that from Petit-Thier and also has almost double the difference in altitude. The landscape is also much more attractive, but this is also due to the fact that you can enjoy it there for longer. (Quäl-dich.de)

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11.0 km

Statue of the Witch of Vielsalm

Highlight • Monument

Statue of Gustine Maka. You can read more about this witch and the Macralles at vielsalm-tourisme.be/nl/index.php/de-streek-van-vielsalm/folklore/de-macralles/#:~:text=Toverheksen%20hebben%20altijd%20en%20overal,er%20hun%20heksensabbat%20te%20vieren.

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11.2 km

The Salm

Highlight • River

Salm. This name reminds us that the Salm was once a fantastic salmon river, so much so that the town it crosses, Vielsalm, also with its suggestive name, chose this fish for its coat of arms. Even if the salmon no longer frequent the currents and pools of the Salm, the Salm remains an incomparable salmon river, very well populated with grayling and trout. (LaSalmiote)

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15.9 km

Farnières Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Farnières is magnificent. The interior is accessible to the public on request at reception. Come and refresh yourself with a glass of Farnières (beer) or apple juice at the bar.

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