In search of all the sources of Spa - part 1

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10.4 km
215 m
02h04
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Last verified: 6 March 2025

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This walk visits 9 of the 18 sources of Spa ('sources', 'Pouhons'), namely those to the north and in the valley of the city. There is also a "part 2" that visits the sources on the southern flanks and heights .

In 2021, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided to add 'The great spas of Europe ' to the World Heritage List. Spa, with its history of springs and thermal baths, is part of this list.

The walk is part of the walk "in search of all (18) sources of Spa" which, in addition to all the sources, also visits most of the sights of this fashionable city and of which also a A shorter version exists " In search of the most important sources of Spa (shortest) " which only focuses on the sources.

Stopovers: after 3.5 km you will return to the centre of Spa and after 7 km you can continue to Brasserie Jardin des Elfes at the Lac de Watfaaz (open every day).

 

Start in the centre of Spa, accessible by public transport. Parking in Spa is free but a few main streets are blue zone.

The 9 sources visited are in order:

- Source du Broxhou

- Source of the Pelerine Voie

- The fountain in the eyes

- Pouhon with Arms of Austria

- Source Prince de Condé

- Pouhon Pierre-Le-Grand

- Source Marie Henriette

- Source Wellington

- Source du Tonnelet

Through the fashionable parc des 7 heures we start a climb to find the first three sources . We return to the center with its 3 sources and monumental fountains and buildings.

We walk almost to the Lac de Warfaaz to the next 3 sources and return to the centre along the Ravel.

 

Be sure to also consult the information about the sights once you are there . They will explain what you will see!

01/2022 R 03/2025: added bronze to the north and deleted the artist's promenade (is part 1)

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Difficulty level: Medium (67/100)

Length: 10.4 km

Duration: 02h04


Total ascent: 215 m

Maximal slope: 5.8 %

Average slope: 2.1 %

Net ascent: 0 m

Total descent: 215 m

Difficulty level according to the author: 7/10

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 5.76 km (55 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 5.31 km (51 %)

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: Place du Monument, 4900 Spa, België

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        Places of interest

        1. Parc des 7 heures

          0 · Park

          In 1758 , the Parc de Sept Heures was created as a public walking place (promenade) .

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        2. Source du Broxhou - Spa

          0 · Source

          The Fontaine du Broxou is one of the many springs in Spa, Belgium. It is located near the Pavillon …

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        3. Source of the pilgrimage route - Spa

          0 · Source

          The "Source de la Pélerine-voie" is located along the Reickem route that the pilgrims passed on …

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        4. The Fountain in the Eyes - Spa

          0 · Source

          The Fountain of the Eyes is located on the path that connects Hansterstraat with Promenade Reickem .

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        5. Le Champignon de Grunne-Spa

          0 · Viewpoint

          This terrace with pavilion is located along the footpath from Spa to the thermal baths above.

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        6. Monument des creators des promenades - Spa

          0 · Monument

          This monument is located in the parc des 7 heures in Spa.

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        7. 4 columns - Spa

          0 · Historical building

          These four columns in the parc des 7 heures originally belonged to the source building from the …

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        8. Statue Meyerbeer - Spa

          0 · Statue

          In the parc des 7 heures, an imposing monument was erected in 1912 with the bust of Giacomo …

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        9. Statue Dieudonné Jacobs - Spa

          0 · Statue

          This bronze bust of Dieudonné Jacobs is located in the parc des 7 heures in Spa.

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        10. War Memorial Parc des 7 heures

          0 · War

          In 1758 , the Parc de Sept Heures was created as a public walking place (promenade) .

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        11. Brasserie des bobelines

          0 · Pub

          In this beautiful, stylish, 19th century listed building, you are first of all naturally in the …

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        12. Moulin bleu - parc des 7 heures - Spa

          0 · Windmill

          This mill is located in the parc des 7 heures.

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        13. Funicular the Spa

          0 · Elevator

          The cable car of Spa connects the lower town with the hill 'Annette et Lubin' where the thermal …

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        14. Pouhon aux armies d'Autriche

          0 · Source

          In the early 20th century, this fountain was located on Place Verte in Vieux-Spa. The water comes …

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        15. War Memorial 4th Lancers Regiment

          0 · War

          Monument in Spa in memory of the soldiers of the 4th Lancers Regiment of the Belgian Army who lost …

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        16. Spa weather station

          1 · Weather station

          This small openwork cast iron building dates from the 19th century. You can see a copy of it in Mer…

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        17. Hotel de Bourbon - Spa

          0 · Hotel

          In the 18th century, Spa, with its healing waters, was a magnet for the beau monde from all over …

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        18. Fontaine du platform - Spa

          0 · Fountain

          The fontaine du perron pavement dates from 1674 and is a symbol of the concessions granted to the …

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        19. Eglise Protestante - Spa

          0 · Church

          The Protestant stands on Rue Brixhe north of the center of town.

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        20. City Hall Spa

          0 · Town hall

          The town hall of Spa was built between 1762 and 1768.

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        21. Source Prince Conde

          0 · Source

          In 1849 , the well was discovered by Mr. Schaltin in the basement of his house called 'prince …

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        22. Pouhon Pierre Le Grand

          0 · Source

          In the 16th century the source was mentioned in the work Des fontaines acides de la forêt …

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        23. Maison Charlier

          0 · Building

          In the center of Spa is the Maison Charlier, also known as Garage Bourguet, the work of architect …

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        24. Parc de l'ancient temple Anglican - Spa

          0 · City park

          This park, created in 2014, is located on the Boulevard des Anglais. There used to be an Anglican …

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        25. Pierrot

          0 · Arts Centre

          The water of Spa has been used since Roman times . But they owe their fame to Queen Marie-Henriette

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        26. Lac de Warfaaz

          0 · Lake

          On July 26, 1882, the city of Spa was flooded by the waters of the Wayai , and in 1890, the city …

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        27. Road cross chemin du Soyeureux - Spa

          0 · Cross

          This road cross is near the intersection of the Route du lac de Warfa and the Chemin du Soyeureux.

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        28. Memorial stone Pierre Amédée Hesse - Spa

          0 · Memorial location

          Pierre Amédée Hesse, dental surgeon , born on July 26, 1870 in Metz, France , moved to Spa at the …

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        29. Source Marie Henriette

          0 · Source

          The thermal baths of Spa were built in 1867 , but the question was how these baths should be fed . …

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        30. Source Wellington

          0 · Source

          At the beginning of the 20th century , the châtelain of Warfaaz, the commander of the castle, …

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        31. Ravel picnic table Spa

          0 · Picknick location

          This picnic table is located at the Ravel line 44A.

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        32. Source du Tonnelet

          0 · Source

          In 1559 the source was first mentioned in the list of springs at Spa drawn up by Gilbert Limborch, …

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        33. Road cross route du Tonnelet - Spa

          0 · Cross

          This road cross is located at the bend where the route du Tonnelet changes into the chemin sous …

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        34. Park Domaine de Niveze - Spa

          0 · City park

          Next to the Domaine de Nivezé, a convalescent home and holiday center of the Christian health …

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        35. Chateau de la Fraineuse

          0 · Castle

          At the end of the 19th century , the Simonis and Peltzer de Clermont families, industrialists who …

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        36. Ancien hotel Britannique - Spa

          0 · Historical building

          This palace, built in the first years of the 20th century (1903-1905) , is the successor of a …

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        37. Cascade Monumental

          0 · Fountain

          There used to be a mill here , which was fed by the water of the Picherotte . A fountain/waterfall

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        38. Eglise Saint Remacle

          0 · Church

          In 1574 the parish of Spa was founded.

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        39. Medallion Albert I - Spa

          0 · Monument

          This bronze medallion portrait is attached to a rock. It depicts King Albert I. It is located at …

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        40. Fotaine du Casino-Spa

          0 · Fountain

          In the middle of the gardens of the Casino de Spa , where a kiosk once stood where the spa's …

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        41. Bains de Spa

          0 · Bathing

          In the 19th century Spa was economically viable and a new large, monumental bathhouse was …

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        42. Place du monument

          0 · Monument

          Called the rose garden at the end of the 19th century , this square bears this name because of the …

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        43. Fontaine Place Vert - Spa

          0 · Fountain

          This fountain is located on the Place Verte where the Rue Collin Leloup begins. It is a model …

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        Source of the pilgrimage route - Spa
        The Fountain in the Eyes - Spa
        Le Champignon de Grunne-Spa
        Monument des creators des promenades - Spa
        4 columns - Spa
        Statue Meyerbeer - Spa
        Statue Dieudonné Jacobs - Spa
        War Memorial Parc des 7 heures
        Brasserie des bobelines
        Moulin bleu - parc des 7 heures - Spa
        Funicular the Spa
        Pouhon aux armies d'Autriche
        War Memorial 4th Lancers Regiment
        Spa weather station
        Hotel de Bourbon - Spa
        Fontaine du platform - Spa
        Eglise Protestante - Spa
        City Hall Spa
        Source Prince Conde
        Pouhon Pierre Le Grand
        Maison Charlier
        Parc de l'ancient temple Anglican - Spa
        Pierrot
        Lac de Warfaaz
        Road cross chemin du Soyeureux - Spa
        Memorial stone Pierre Amédée Hesse - Spa
        Source Marie Henriette
        Source Wellington
        Ravel picnic table Spa
        Source du Tonnelet
        Road cross route du Tonnelet - Spa
        Park Domaine de Niveze - Spa
        Chateau de la Fraineuse
        Ancien hotel Britannique - Spa
        Cascade Monumental
        Eglise Saint Remacle
        Medallion Albert I - Spa
        Fotaine du Casino-Spa
        Bains de Spa
        Place du monument
        Fontaine Place Vert - Spa
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