Jupille on the Ourthe: Mill, Church and Trails

Jupille is nestled in a bend of the Ourthe and combines experiences of the landscape with remarkable traces of the past. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Jupille, you can plan your stay according to whether you primarily want to hike, discover the history of the village or spend time on the water. It is precisely this combination that makes Jupille an interesting base for days with different plans.

Hiking between the Ourthe and Jupille

The La Boverie hiking route crosses the Ourthe and then leads through Jupille. It therefore directly connects the river landscape with the village. For planning your day, this route offers a practical way to experience Jupille not only as a place to stay overnight, but also as part of a hike. The route can thus be incorporated into a travel plan that combines the character of the Ourthe with the village.

Soft mobility is also part of the regional network: The soft mobility projects in Rendeux include the Marcourt–Jupille connection, which was completed in 2012. Those who do not want to plan their trip exclusively around individual sights will find another starting point here for planning around Jupille.

Church and mill as historical discoveries

Saint-Remacle Church in Jupille is mentioned as early as the 9th century. Inside, it preserves a Romanesque baptismal font from the 12th century. The font is made of limestone and stands on a Gothic pedestal from the 16th century. These different historical periods make the church interesting for travellers who want to experience not only nature but also the region’s architectural and cultural history during their stay.

A second historical highlight is the Moulin de Jupille. The watermill already existed in 1548 and is located on a millrace of the Ourthe. Its waterwheel is still present. In addition, the Moulin de Jupille was rebuilt a century later following a fire. This provides an independent reason for a visit during a culturally focused day of travel, combining the use of water with the history of the village.

Water activities on the Ourthe

Those wishing to combine Jupille with an active stay on the river can find an 8 km kayak descent on the Ourthe between La Roche-en-Ardenne and Jupille-sur-Ourthe at Wildtrails Basecamp in Jupille-sur-Ourthe. Wildtrails Basecamp also offers rafting on the Ourthe when the water level permits. You should take the condition for rafting into account when planning, while the kayak descent, as a clearly described route between the places mentioned, represents a separate option.

The following is also important for orientation on the river: Since 1 January 2025, the section of the Ourthe between the Nisramont dam and the bridge at Jupille has been classified as a mixed-water zone. This classification forms part of the current description of the river section and supplements the information about the possible water activities.

The right base for planning your trip

When choosing a holiday apartment in Jupille, you can therefore orient yourself according to the focus you want for your stay. A trip focused on hiking puts the La Boverie route and its course through Jupille centre stage. For interests in cultural history, Saint-Remacle Church and the Moulin de Jupille offer different themes. If the river is to be the main focus, the kayak descent and rafting, which depends on the water level, are additional options. This creates no fixed itinerary for your stay, but rather a clear choice based on the experiences you want to include in your days.

If you would like to compare other places in the same broader area, you can find Ny, Sainte-Ode, Vaux-Chavanne, Martelange, Feitweiler, Saint-Hubert, Barvaux-Sur-Ourthe and Paliseul here.

For the broader travel overview: Luxembourg.