Montagne de Bueren, Monumental staircase in Féronstrée et Hors-Château, Liège, Belgium.
Montagne de Bueren is a steep staircase with 374 steps in Féronstrée et Hors-Château, Liège, Belgium. It stretches 260 meters and connects the lower town to the former citadel plateau at roughly a 30-degree angle.
The staircase was built in 1881 to ease access to the citadel. It bears the name of Vincent de Bueren, who in 1468 led 600 soldiers in an attempt to surprise and capture Charles the Bold.
The name recalls Vincent de Bueren, whose 15th-century attempt shaped the city. Those who climb today see narrow brick facades and small gardens on either side, reflecting the layers of old neighborhoods.
Small benches at several points offer breaks during the climb. The view over the city widens with each section and rewards the pause.
In October 2020, Belgian explorer Louis-Philippe Loncke climbed these steps 135 times carrying a 15-kilogram backpack. The total elevation matched the ascent to the summit of Mount Everest.
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