Description
You have to get a view of the Our valley from above to discover one of Belgium's most scintillating nature landscapes: the Eifel.
The hike begins on the former railway line L47 (today part of the beautiful Ravel network of hiking trails and cycle paths), a relic from the times when Burg-Reuland was directly connected to Berlin. We follow the Our, the only river in Belgium that flows from north to south. On the opposite bank is Steffeshausen. Shining in white, the facades contrast the azure blue sky. Nothing clouds the pure, clean air, in which we walk up to the top of the hill so as to be able to enjoy the view to the full.
Before the banks of the Irmisch come into view, the panorama narrows. Down in the flood plains and marshes, waders such as the grey heron are at home. On the bank of the Our, we pick a new route up the hill. Enveloped in the perfume of the flowers that grow in these meadows and fields we reach the crest of the hill where, as if out of nowhere, a hikers' refuge hut unexpectedly appears. At the end we descend rapidly and steeply to Burg-Reuland.
Hiking in the honeycomb network:
Follow these numbers: 44 > 49 > 33 > 12 > 32 > 42 > 43 > 47 > 31 > 30 > 4 > 3 > 1 > 44
More information: http://go.ostbelgien.eu/routenplaner-wandern
Advice
Visit the castle ruins at Burg-Reuland and the panoramic viewpoint 'Steinkopf'.
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
495 m
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Lowest point
347 m
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Best period for this activity
January
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Safety instructions
Long and very hilly route. In Auel change of markings: from here on follow the arrows. Dogs must be kept on a leash.
Recommended equipment
Hiking boots recommended. Possibilities to stop off for some refreshment at Burg Reuland.
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
At "Peckeneck", pass under a house in the direction of RAVeL GPS coordinates: 50.1171 - 6.0812
Arrival
At the Tourist Info.
Itinerary
Hiking in the honeycomb network:
Follow these numbers: 44 > 49 > 33 > 12 > 32 > 42 > 43 > 47 > 31 > 30 > 4 > 3 > 1 > 44
More information: http://go.ostbelgien.eu/routenplaner-wandern
By public transport
<p>By train: <a href="http://www.belgianrail.be">www.belgianrail.be</a> </p>
<p>By bus: <a href="http://www.infotec.be">www.infotec.be</a> </p>
Please use the route planner.
To park
Parking in the village centre.
Author's recommendations
The most beautiful hikes – Pleasure tours – www.ostbelgien.eu - Tourist Shop - Free brochures
Map recommended by the author
Burg Reuland - Ouren – Hiking map - IGN - 1:25.000 / www.ostbelgien.eu - Webshop
Difficulty level
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Difficulty Medium
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Distance
12.8 km
- Duration
3.37 h.
- Positive altitude difference
314 m
- Positive altitude difference
315 m
Circular walks
Interest - The flora
Interest - The animal world
Difficulty level
- CountryBelgium
- RegionRégion Wallonne
- ProvinceVerviers
- DepartmentBurg-Reuland
