Description
The route follows the picturesque stream valleys of the four watercourses, Ulf, Braunlauf, Hasselbach, and Our. This way you not only enjoy the sporty pleasure of a hilly landscape, but also get to see beautiful panoramas.
Along the border between East Belgium and Wallonia, you pass some villages. They lie peacefully in the open landscape where the Ulf and Braunlauf originate. Far away seem the dense forests here until you cross the Braunlauf in Galhausen and suddenly find yourself surrounded by trees again.
After an ascent, you can expect a wide panorama of the lower-lying Ulf valley. Along the Hasselbach, you then reach the Vennbahn, which lies embedded in the landscape shaped by Braunlauf and Our. In Hemmeres (D), the path touches the German neighboring country and turns at the end of the Our valley towards one of the tributaries. Slightly hidden in the hollow of the Ulf valley lies Burg Reuland, one of the oldest villages in East Belgium and the starting point of this route.
Tip: The castle ruins of Burg-Reuland are only a stone's throw from junction 72. The castle, originally dating from the 10th century, was the residence of the lords of Reuland. In the 18th century, it was destroyed by fire. It was restored in the 1990s.
Junction node system: 72 > 74 > 71 > 76 > 97 > 96 > 93 > 79 > 80 > 63 > 62 > 64 > 66 > 52 > 53 > 58 > 57 > 54 > 55 > 75 > 72
Details
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Difficulty Difficult
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Physical condition
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Experience
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Landscape
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Highest point
533 m
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Lowest point
349 m
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Best period for this activity
January
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February
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March
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April
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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Safety instructions
Be careful on public roads as well as on the bike path with oncoming cyclists, hikers, or other users.
Recommended equipment
Normal cycling clothing including a bike helmet. Depending on the weather, don't forget rainwear or a windbreaker. Make sure to bring enough drinks and provisions for the way.
Information and additional links
East Belgium Tourist Agency npo
Hauptstraße 54
4780 St. Vith
+32 80 22 76 64
[email protected]
www.ostbelgien.eu
BE 0715 454 578 - RJP/RPM Eupen
Contact details
Departure
In the center of Burg-Reuland at the Tourist Info, Von-Orley-Straße, Burg-Reuland 24. You ride towards junction 72 and then towards junction 74.
Arrival
In the center of Burg-Reuland
Itinerary
Junction node system: 72 > 74 > 71 > 76 > 97 > 96 > 93 > 79 > 80 > 63 > 62 > 64 > 66 > 52 > 53 > 58 > 57 > 54 > 55 > 75 > 72
Difficulty level
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Difficulty Difficult
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Distance
43 km
- Duration
3.50 h.
- Positive altitude difference
525 m
- Positive altitude difference
550 m
Circular walks
Viewpoint(s)
Difficulty level
- CountryBelgium
- RegionRégion Wallonne
- ProvinceVerviers
- DepartmentSankt Vith
