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Observation deck · La Roche-en-Ardenne, Luxemburgo
Belvédère du Deister
Viewpoint at the top of the Deister, the hill above La Roche. The climb on foot starts near the chapel Sainte-Marguerite and ends with views over the town, the castle and the bend of the Ourthe.
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About Belvédère du Deister
The Deister is the hill that closes the valley of La Roche-en-Ardenne beside the castle. From the viewpoint at the top, the town can be seen in full: the slate roofs, the ruins of the Château féodal on the rock and the bend the Ourthe makes around the centre.
Access is on foot only. The waymarked trails numbers 4 and 11, called the Deister walks, climb the slope. A narrow path starts near the chapel Sainte-Marguerite and leads to the viewpoint. The climb is short but steep.
The Deister lies within the Parc naturel des Deux Ourthes, a protected area that covers the valleys around the town. The forest is composed of beech, oak and conifers, and the trails continue to other valley viewpoints, such as the paragliders' spot.
It's worth combining the viewpoint with the castle and the old town on the same day, leaving the climb for late afternoon.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to one and a half hours, round trip on foot from the centre, with a stop at the top.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when the sun lights the castle and the valley. After rain, the trail becomes slippery. In autumn the slopes turn yellow and red.
How to get there
On foot, from the centre of La Roche, via the signposted trails 4 and 11. The final stretch starts near the chapel Sainte-Marguerite.
Tip
Bring water and hiking footwear, as the climb is steep in some sections. Pick up the trail map at the town's tourist office before setting out.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Belvédère du Deister
Do you have to pay to climb the Deister?
There is no ticket office: the viewpoint is open and access is via a trail on foot.
Is the climb difficult?
It's short but steep in places. It requires sturdy footwear and some fitness.