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GR 56 - Amel / Losheimergraben

Long Distance Hiking recommended route

GR56 – Amel / Losheimergraben

Long Distance Hiking · Amel Open
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    Over a distance of somewhat more than 280 km, this long-distance hiking trail, one of the oldest in the whole of Belgium, covers the major part of East Belgium and offers – thanks to its variants – a great number of combination options. 
    Open
    moderate
    Distance 22.3 km
    5:45 h
    322 m
    83 m
    672 m
    435 m

    It takes us through the High Fens and the Belgian Eifel, but it also ventures a detour to Monschau. We start on the GR56 in the village of Amel at the crossroads on the Büllinger Straße (N658) going to Eupen, Büllingen or Bütgenbach. After only a short time, the trail turns off on to a magnificent hiking path which goes to Valender along the Amel. It continues along a broad tarred road to Heppenbach and Hepscheid on the watershed between the Maas (Amel, Ourthe) and the Rhine (Our, Moselle).

    After passing through a wooded area, you reach the village of Honsfeld, surrounded by a magnificent meadow landscape.

    The long-distance hiking trail continues to run through an attractive wooded landscape along the former railway line. Once you've been through the dense wood, you reach the N632 and your destination in Losheimergraben, which is very close.

     

    Author’s recommendation

    The Vennbahn runs past right nearby and relics from long forgotten times can certainly be seen there. For example an old railway tunnel that you have to go through.
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    Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
    Update: January 24, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    672 m
    Lowest point
    435 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 27.63%Dirt road 18.65%Forested/wild trail 45.51%Path 5.57%Road 2.61%
    Asphalt
    6.2 km
    Dirt road
    4.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    10.1 km
    Path
    1.2 km
    Road
    0.6 km
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    Safety information

    No special safety instructions. 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

    Amel. GPS launch coordinates 50,349475.6,170993
    Coordinates:
    DD
    50.349474, 6.170963
    DMS
    50°20'58.1"N 6°10'15.5"E
    UTM
    32U 298739 5581315
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    Destination

    Losheimergraben. GPS coordinates 50.379796,6.342555

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Follow the red and white signs.

    Public transport

    By train: www.belgiantrain.be 

    By bus: www.letec.be 

     

    Parking

    Sufficient parking spaces at the starting point of the route.

    Coordinates

    DD
    50.349474, 6.170963
    DMS
    50°20'58.1"N 6°10'15.5"E
    UTM
    32U 298739 5581315
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Topo Guide GR 56 - East Belgium and Nature Park Hohes Venn - Eifel (only available in French)

    Equipment

    Hiking boots recommended.

    Similar routes nearby

    • GR56 – St. Vith / Ligneuville
    • GR56 – Ligneuville / Amel
    • GR 56 - Ligneuville / Malmedy
    • GR56 – Büllingen - Schönberg
    • GR 56 - Bütgenbach / Büllingen
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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    22.3 km
    Duration
    5:45 h
    Ascent
    322 m
    Descent
    83 m
    Highest point
    672 m
    Lowest point
    435 m
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