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GR 56 - Malmedy / Bütgenbach

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  • Place Albert Ier Malmedy
    Place Albert Ier Malmedy
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    Much is, as is well known, in the eye of the beholder, but it is hardly an exaggeration to say that this stage is the most exciting on the GR 56. This is especially true if you prefer narrow, natural paths along a ridge and really deep views into narrow valleys.

    Open
    easy
    Distance 23.2 km
    6:55 h
    507 m
    262 m
    563 m
    340 m

    The whole thing, peppered with unique natural experiences and cultural-historical sights, is the recipe for pure hiking pleasure. It is a bit strenuous, but as a reward there is also a refreshing lake!

    Author’s recommendation

    Reinhardstein Castle - guided tours possible. 

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    563 m
    Lowest point
    340 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 6.46%Dirt road 2.87%Forested/wild trail 37.48%Path 46.60%Road 6.56%
    Asphalt
    1.5 km
    Dirt road
    666 m
    Forested/wild trail
    8.7 km
    Path
    10.8 km
    Road
    1.5 km
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    Rest stops

    Reinhardstein Castle
    Restaurant Brüls

    Safety information

    No special safety instructions. Dogs must be kept on a leash.

    Tips and suggestions

    Tourism Agency East Belgium VoG

    Hauptstraße 54

    4780 Sankt Vith

    +32 80 22 76 64

    info@ostbelgien.eu

    www.ostbelgien.eu 

    BE 0715 454 578 - RJP/RPM Eupen

    Public transport

    By train: www.belgiantrain.be 

    By bus: www.letec.be 

    Parking

    In the center of the town of Malmedy, Place Albert 1er.

    Coordinates

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    50.425446, 6.029429
    DMS
    50°25'31.6"N 6°01'45.9"E
    UTM
    32U 289010 5590153
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Hiking boots recommended.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    23.2 km
    Duration
    6:55 h
    Ascent
    507 m
    Descent
    262 m
    Highest point
    563 m
    Lowest point
    340 m
    Multi-stage route Linear route Dog-friendly

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