The municipality of Waimes
Breathe, explore, be amazed
Nestled in the heart of East Belgium, the municipality of Waimes captivates with its wild landscapes and extraordinary natural wealth. Within its boundaries lies the Signal de Botrange, at 694 metres the highest point in Belgium. It is also home to the local Tourist Information office and one of the gateways to the High Fens Nature Reserve, a vast expanse of heathland and peat bog offering sweeping views as far as the eye can see.
Walkers and mountain bikers will find a varied network of trails winding through deep forests and meandering valleys. Sitting at the junction of several Ravel routes — including the Vennbahn — Waimes offers cycle tourists safe, traffic-free routes through green countryside and picturesque villages. In summer, Robertville Lake invites visitors to swim and unwind by the water's edge. In winter, ski slopes such as the one in Ovifat delight winter sports enthusiasts.
Waimes is also a destination for cultural and natural discovery: Reinhardstein Castle, the Nature Park Centre – Botrange, numerous nature trails, and a programme of exhibitions and activities are ready to delight visitors of all ages.
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Further information:
Municipality of Waimes
Place Baudouin, 1B
4950 Waimes
+32 (0)80 67 95 69
[email protected]
www.waimes.be
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The municipality of Waimes is located in the heart of East Belgium (Distance form Malmedy: 10 km; Eupen: 25 km; St. Vith: 25 km). The northern part of its territory is covered by the High Fens, which makes the municipality an excellent starting point for walking and cycling tours.
Car parks are available in the centre of Waimes (Warchenne recreation area, along the Ravel route) as well as at the many starting points for walks across the High Fens and in the villages of the municipality.
Numerous restaurants and cafés are ready to welcome you: https://www.waimeshautesfagnes.be/fr/savourer.htm
Tourist Information offices are located at the Signal de Botrange and in Robertville. There you will find maps, walking route recommendations and information on upcoming events, as well as regional products, exhibitions and screenings of the film EASTORIUM, which tells the story of the region through its iconic High Fens landmarks. The Tourist information Waimes - Signal de Botrange is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm and is situated at the foot of the tower: Route de Botrange 133B, 4950 Waimes.
The Nature park centre, the Signal de Botrange and the Robertville les Bains site are accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, as are two nature trails: one in the “Fagne de la Poleur” near Mont Rigi, and one in the “Fagne de Sourbrodt” starting from the “Eau Noire” car park.
Waimes can be reached by public transport via the following routes:
- From Trois-Ponts station: bus line 745 to Waimes (via Malmedy)
- From Verviers station: bus line 390 to Signal de Botrange and Sourbrodt; or bus line E20 to Waimes via Malmedy
- From Eupen station: E23 to St. Vith via Signal de Botrange and Sourbrodt
We recommend checking your journey in advance on letec.be.
Please note that bicycles cannot be taken on buses.
Toilet facilities are available at tourist sites, including in Waimes (playground Warchenne), at the dam chalet in Robertville, and at the Nature park centre Botrange.
TEC tickets: via the TEC app, at ticket machines or sales points, or from the driver. SNCB tickets: via the app, at a ticket machine, or at the ticket office.
Several taxi companies operate in the area: https://fahrmit.be/mobilitaetsloesungen/auto/taxiunternehmen/
- Pharmacies and GPs: waimes.be/economie/sante-et-soins/
- Emergency number: 112
- Nearest A&E: Centre Hospitalier Reine Astrid Malmedy https://www.chram.be/
The municipality of Waimes offers a wealth of things to discover for young and old alike! Here are 3 suggestions that might interest you: Reinhardstein castle is a true highlight, offering impressive insights into history. In Robertville-les-Bains, you can relax and recharge your batteries. With Eastern Valley Activities, you can experience the region in an active and varied way.
Waimes is situated in the heart of one of East Belgium’s most beautiful natural landscapes. Pleasure Tours 18 and 12 take you along varied paths around the High Fens. The Totemus Trail Botrange combines hiking with interactive discovery, bringing the region to life in a playful way. Moreover, the Venntrilogie also passes through the area, taking you on a journey through 3 different landscapes of the High Fens.
Waimes is situated in the heart of one of East Belgium’s most beautiful cycling regions. The route “The High Fens between the Rur and Warche” takes you through impressive natural landscapes. “Between the Amel and Warchenne” offers varied impressions between valleys and ridges. For sporty riders, the MTB Lake and Castle tour is an ideal choice. Moreover, the Vennbahn runs through Waimes – 125 km of nature, gentle inclines and cycling pleasure – while the Stoneman Arduenna, with its 176 km and 3,900 metres of elevation gain through the Eifel and the Ardennes, challenges ambitious mountain bikers.