Extratrail is one of the largest network-systems of permanently signposted trail running and Nordic walking routes in the North-West of Europe. Since 2018, Malmedy also offers 4 trails for recreational athletes.
The 24 existing routes in the region are supplemented by the four trails in Malmedy with lengths of 8, 18, 27 and 39 km. These include running trails in the neighbouring municipalities of Spa, Stoumont, Jalhay, Stavelot, Theux and Trois-Ponts, which are all linked to one another. These new trails in Malmedy mean that runners have a 600-kilometre network of trails at their disposal in a breathtakingly beautiful countryside. The trail network in Malmedy has signposts written in four languages and is maintained by local running groups and the municipality of Malmedy.
Information on the trails
The four Malmedy-routes (green: 8 km, blue: 18 km, red: 27 km and black: 37 km) start in the town centre near the tourist information office Malmundarium (Place du Châtelet), right next to the St. Pierre Cathedral.
The black route (39 km) starts at the dam wall of Robertville Lake. 92 % of the extratrail course runs through woodland and single trails.
MALMEDY-EXTRATRAIL – 8 KM
Colour: Green
Distance: 8 km
Difference in elevation: 310 metres
Duration: 1 to 2.5 hours
Level of difficulty: ++
Start: Town centre (Malmundarium Tourist Information Office)
MALMEDY-EXTRATRAIL – 18 KM
Colour: Blue
Distance: 18 km
Difference in elevation: 470 metres
Duration: 2 to 3.5 hours
Level of difficulty: ++
Start: Town centre (Malmundarium Tourist Information Office)
MALMEDY-EXTRATRAIL – 27 KM
Colour: Red
Distance: 27 km
Difference in elevation: 740 metres
Duration: 3 to 5 hours
Level of difficulty: +++
Start: Town centre (Malmundarium Tourist Information Office)
MALMEDY-EXTRATRAIL – 39 KM
Colour: Black
Distance: 39 km
Difference in elevation: 985 metres
Duration: 5 to 8 hours
Level of difficulty: ++++
Start A: Town centre (Malmundarium Tourist Information Office)
Start B: Robertville dam wall
