Pleasure tour 24 - 9,8 km
On the way to the Eupen reservoir, not far at all from the town centre, landscapes appear that look as though they've come from the far north of Canada.
No sooner have you turned your back on Eupen than you find yourself surrounded by a forest in dramatic autumn colours. The broad hiking trail runs along the Weser, which feeds the lake at Eupen. We go through three different woods. Successively, beeches, oaks and firs flank our route. At the dam, some steps take you to the Weser dam visitors' centre, a restaurant with a panorama worth seeing and thus also a good reason to stop off for a while and let your eyes do the wandering for a change.
Holding back such volumes of water has made lots of little bays and zigzags in the hilly shores of the Hertogenwald. Indeed, you feel reminded of some Canadian lakeside landscape. We walk away from the shore and proceed towards a beechwood. After a bend, a house appears, looking quite other-worldly in its remoteness. Further down, the trail becomes firmer again and is paved with pebbles. We go back to Eupen, a town that lies right in the middle of precious nature.
Enjoy one of the many Belgian speciality beers on the terrace of the visitor centre with a magnificent view of the reservoir.
Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
The hike leads through the woods. A long hike that presents no significant difficulties, with well signposted paths.
East Belgium Tourist Agency
Hauptstraße 54
4780 St.Vith
+32 80 22 76 64
Signposting: red rectangle.
Please use the route planner.
Opposite Hotel Bosten, at the roundabout in the lower town.
The most beautiful hikes – Pleasure tours – www.ostbelgien.eu - Tourist Shop - Free brochures
Eupener Land & Göhltal - hiking map / IGN - 1:25.000 www.ostbelgien.eu - Webshop
Wear hiking boots, pack water and a light snack.