Kids on Tour - Just a hole, or a home?

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Kids on Tour - Just a hole, or a home?

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East Belgium Tourist Agency

Walhorn
Photo: ostbelgien.eu, CC BY-SA, East Belgium Tourist Agency

Where the badgers live

Distance 5.1 km

1:20 h

51 m

312 m

262 m

It’s all uphill at first, beside lines of thorny hedges. The path leading out of the village of Walhorn is surrounded by green meadows. Shortly after the “In der Rotsch” quarry you reach a small turnstile. Walk through it to follow a path that leads to a hamlet with a funny name: Langmüs – "Long Mice". The chapel, the Banneuxkapelle, has an old outdoor Way of the Cross stretching out into the woods behind it. You can tell exactly how old by looking at the dates on the crosses, or “stations”, written in Roman numerals. To find out more about how to read Roman numerals, see our game tip.

Pine trees tower high above your head. They can live for up to 700 years – but these ones are probably not that old. You can let off steam in the playground in the place called Johberg, or just sit down and relax in the shade. The view from here over Walhorn is truly wonderful. Beyond the playground lies a mysterious sunken path. Look for the holes at the edge of the path. These are badgers’ burrows, or “setts”. If you look closely, you might be able to spot some badger tracks at the entrances. The path takes you back to Walhorn, right into the historic heart of the village.

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More information under: www.ostbelgien.eu/en/walking/walking-with-kids

The brochure is only available in German, French and Dutch.

Author

Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien

Update: August 03, 2023

Highest point

312 m

Lowest point

262 m

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Track types

Forested/wild trail

3.1 km

Path

1.8 km

Road

0.1 km

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Safety information

Somewhat suited for prams

Tips and hints

East Belgium Tourist Agency

Hauptstraße 54

4780 St.Vith

Tel. +32 80 22 76 64

info@ostbelgien.eu

www.ostbelgien.eu

Start

Walhorn | Parking opposite the Dorfstraße 35, 4711 Walhorn | GPS: 50.6752223, 6.0476035

Coordinates:

50.675245, 6.047764

DMS

50°40'30.9"N 6°02'52.0"E

UTM

32U 291417 5617870

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Destination

Walhorn | Parking opposite the Dorfstraße 35, 4711 Walhorn | GPS: 50.6752223, 6.0476035

Public transport

By train: www.belgiantrain.be

By bus: www.letec.be

Parking

Parking opposite the Dorfstraße 35

Coordinates

50.675245, 6.047764

DMS

50°40'30.9"N 6°02'52.0"E

UTM

32U 291417 5617870

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Equipment

Make sure to wear hiking shoes and clothes according to the weather.

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Distance

5.1 km

Duration

1:20 h

Ascent

51 m

Descent

51 m

Highest point

312 m

Lowest point

262 m

Round trip Scenic Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest Dog-friendly

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