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Pleasure tour 16 - 16,9 km

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Pleasure tour 16 – The ridges above the Warche valley

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    Landschaft Xhoffraix
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    Xhoffraix is one of the villages which lie directly on the High Fens and have to brave the rough weather of the plateau.
    moderate
    Distance 17.1 km
    5:15 h
    375 m
    367 m
    520 m
    353 m

    Tall hedges surround the houses here for protection against the tough climate. After the biting wind up on the plateau, things are certainly more bearable on the banks of the Warche and the Bayehon. As we climb out of the valley floor, the crystal-clear river water contrasts the green even more clearly.

    After the bridge, in the remoteness of the forest, we come upon Burg Reinhardstein. On the other side, the ascent to the ridge calls for the very highest concentration, as the path is steep and slippery. Once you reach the top, the view out on to the gentle loops of the Warche in the valley compensates you for the effort. Between craggy rocks and fast-flowing streams we reach the valley basin. Now meadows and pastures frame the route and announce that the river is nearby.

    You almost seem to be on a mountain hike here. There's a steep descent before we pass the mill campsite, which is also the gateway to the Warche valley. The final slope follows the course of the Coreu stream and really puts the icing on this hike up hill and down dale.

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    Update: August 16, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    520 m
    Lowest point
    353 m
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    Safety information

    A quite long hike with several steep climbs. Long section at the crest of the hill.

    Dogs must be kept on a leash.

    Tips and suggestions

    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

    Start

    Opposite the church: at the parking lot, turn left away from the school. GPS coordinates: 50.2737 - 6.0410
    Coordinates:
    DD
    50.459936, 6.068691
    DMS
    50°27'35.8"N 6°04'07.3"E
    UTM
    32U 291949 5593876
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    Destination

    The parking lot.

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Marking: Green rectangle and "Duck" logo

    Public transport

    By train: www.belgianrail.be 

    By bus: www.infotec.be 

    Directions

    Please use the route planner.

    Parking

    Opposite the church in Xhoffraix.

    Coordinates

    DD
    50.459936, 6.068691
    DMS
    50°27'35.8"N 6°04'07.3"E
    UTM
    32U 291949 5593876
    w3w 
    ///intensively.rafters.limped
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    High hiking boots. Clothing adapted to the weather.

    Similar routes nearby

    • The small fens of Xhoffraix
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    17.1 km
    Duration
    5:15 h
    Ascent
    375 m
    Descent
    367 m
    Highest point
    520 m
    Lowest point
    353 m
    Round trip Scenic Flora Fauna Dog-friendly

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