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Ourtal
Photo: Dominik Ketz, CC BY-SA, Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
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The approximately 110-kilometer-long Ourtal route first takes you through the heart of the East Belgian Eifel and then into an unspoiled river valley deep in the south of East Belgium.
moderate
Distance 110.9 km
Duration6:28 h
Ascent1,383 m
Descent1,384 m
Highest point654 m
Lowest point316 m
Fox and hare say good night to each other in the majestic forests along the way. River loops and curves slow down the ride. You easily shift down a gear. Lively villages and picturesque farms invite exploration. One gladly follows the offer. At some riverbank spots, Germany is only a stone's throw away across the cheerful flowing Our. In the far south, the route runs for a few kilometers through the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The transition is, of course, as fluid as the Our itself, which does not let state borders hold it back in its course. The same applies to the neighborly relationship in the East Belgian border triangle. The exchange among neighbors shapes daily life more than the border, which was once closed off, for example by the medieval Reuland castle. It is no coincidence that the modern culture, conference, and exhibition center of St. Vith, the largest town on the Ourtal route, is called "Triangel." The name is program.
Author’s recommendation
Another tip – shortcut possible. A shortcut is possible between Setz and St. Vith. This divides the circular route into a northern and southern loop. St. Vith is recommended as an ideal starting point for the entire route as well as for the northern or southern loop.
Author
Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
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East Belgium Tourist Agency
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
