Description
In East Belgium, there are still some places that unfold their charm rather unnoticed and can be discovered on foot.
In Manderfeld, the view stretches uninterrupted to the horizon. Small villages have settled in the valleys, connected by gray country roads going uphill and downhill. Villages, hamlets, chapels, and crossroads line the hiking path, which leads steeply downhill from Merlscheid to the farms of Afst. The Schmidtsbach, the whitewashed farms, the serene landscape: Rarely does such a harmonious picture of man and nature emerge.
Due to its remoteness, Krewinkel even became a hub for smuggling trade that passed back and forth over several ridges between Belgium and Germany. In Weckerath, the descent begins down to the source stream of the Our. On the opposite bank, Manderfeld proudly rises on the hill.
Signposting of junctions:
Please follow these junctions: 7 > 2 > 26 > 5 > 72 > 10 > 73 > 31 > 4 > 11 > 9 > 13 > 23 > 8 > 21 > 7
Plan your own route: www.ostbelgien.eu/en/hiking/hiking-route-planner
Details
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Difficulty Medium
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Physical condition
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Experience
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Landscape
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Highest point
600 m
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Lowest point
480 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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May
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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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December
Safety instructions
A hike over easily passable streets and paths.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash.
Recommended equipment
Proper hiking shoes. Places to stop in Hergersberg (Krippana), Weckerath or in Manderfeld.
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
Itinerary
Signposting of junctions:
Please follow these junctions: 7 > 2 > 26 > 5 > 72 > 10 > 73 > 31 > 4 > 11 > 9 > 13 > 23 > 8 > 21 > 7
Plan your own route: www.ostbelgien.eu/en/hiking/hiking-route-planner
Difficulty level
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Difficulty Medium
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Distance
15.1 km
- Duration
4.0 h.
- Positive altitude difference
275 m
- Positive altitude difference
276 m
Circular walks
Viewpoint(s)
Catering points
Practical advice
Dog Friendly
Difficulty level
- CountryBelgium
- RegionRégion Wallonne
- ProvinceVerviers
- DepartmentBüllingen
