Description
Formerly, gold deposits gave the river its charm. Today it's the landscapes.
At Montenau, the Amel disappears into the so-called Wolfsbusch, a fir and beech wood which extends out beyond the borders of East Belgium and reminds us that wolves were still at home in the Ardennes right on into the 19th century. Protected by the treetops, we reach the river, which carves its way through the Ardennes massif. Seen from above, the banks of the Amel communicate an almost perfect image of silence and serenity.
Via a timber bridge and some planking the route leads to Thirimont, a hamlet in the middle of a green oasis. Again we cross a bridge and discover traces of former gold-digging activities and long buried dreams of getting rich over night. In the silence you can hear the murmur of the Amel. The call of a cuckoo rings out in the distance. Two buzzards circle overhead. In Montenau nature leaves nothing to be desired.
Junction node network :
Please follow these junctions: 21 > 83 > 84 > 45 > 46 > 21
Information: http://go.ostbelgien.eu/routenplaner-wandern
Advice
The Montenau ham smoking facility is organised in such a way that you can watch original Ardennes ham being made live from A to Z. On weekdays you can watch the men and women at work through large glass windows.
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
494 m
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Lowest point
390 m
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Best period for this activity
January
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Safety instructions
Be careful, wooden walkways and bridges are very slippery when wet. Dogs are allowed, must be kept on a leash.
Recommended equipment
Classic hiking boots reommanded. Take water and food with you. Eat & drink in Montenau and Ligneuville.
Information and additional links
East Belgium Tourist Agency npo
Hauptstraße 54
4780 Sankt Vith
+32 80 22 76 64
info@ostbelgien.eu
www.ostbelgien.eu
BE 0715 454 578 - RJP/RPM Eupen
Contact details
Departure
Near the Montenau monastery. Follow direction Montenau and turn right after 100m. GPS coordinates 50.366 - 6.1198
Arrival
Near the Montenau monastery.
Itinerary
Junction node network :
Please follow these junctions: 21 > 83 > 84 > 45 > 46 > 21
Information: http://go.ostbelgien.eu/routenplaner-wandern
By public transport
By train: www.belgianrail.be
By bus: www.infotec.be
Please use the route planner.
To park
Near the monastery of Montenau (towards Ligneuville)
Author's recommendations
The most beautiful hikes – pleasure tours – www.ostbelgien.eu - Tourist Shop - Gratis Veröffentlichungen
Map recommended by the author
St.Vither Land & oberes Ameltal – Hiking map / IGN - 1:25.000 / www.ostbelgien.eu - Webshop
Difficulty level
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Difficulty Medium
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Distance
8.9 km
- Duration
2.30 h.
- Positive altitude difference
157 m
- Positive altitude difference
156 m
Circular walks
Catering points
Geological interest
Dog Friendly
Difficulty level
- CountryBelgium
- RegionRégion Wallonne
- ProvinceVerviers
- DepartmentWaimes
