Hiking without baggage
The High Fens and the Belgian Eifel with their river valleys can be explored on foot aesthetically and in comfort along two long-distance hiking trails. Hiking guests stay overnight with half board in agreeable hotels, receiving picnic and provisions for along the way from the hotel operators, who even look after the transport of their baggage as well. Coloured maps showing the routes and detailed information on the attractions along the way round off this all-round hiking package.
There are several travel packages for hiking without baggage to choose from, between three and seven days in duration. This range of hiking experiences includes family weekends with children, a four-valleys tour, a lakes route, and the East Belgium rucksack tour. 'Pleasure tours – at the waterside, in the forest and panoramas'is another interesting option that contains the most beautiful hikes in East Belgium.
They in turn are dotted with natural phenomena such as moors, waterfalls, rock plateaus, roaring river valleys, fast-flowing streams, magical winter impressions and rare fauna and flora. In between them, there are fortresses, panoramic views and hidden refuges as magical places for those who love to discover. Charming opportunities to stop off for some refreshment, with local colour and regional specialities, emphasise the gastronomic and culinary features.
Brochure – hiking tours
So far, the organised walks have been put together in a handy brochure, but the new folding map offers lots of other amenities too. With the new format and the map, you can get a precise overview of the individual stages of the tour and the whole range of amenities throughout East Belgium quickly and easily.
Cycling and MTB with no baggage
More and more cyclists are discovering the little jewel that is East Belgium with its idyllic routes in harmony with nature, where they can pursue their favourite hobby in an oasis of tranquillity and free from the hurly-burly, either over the weekend or on a proper holiday. En route there are lots of little natural paradises and cultural treasures to be discovered, and thanks to the good signposting keeping your bearings is just child's play.
VeloTour network of leisurely cycle paths
The network of leisurely cycle paths is signposted according to a honeycomb system. This ingenious system makes it possible to plan lots of tours at will, whether they're short family excursions, athletic one-day tours or even multi-stage tours lasting several days. Sometimes the landscape is flat, sometimes slightly hilly, and then and again somewhat tougher.
Cycling along railway lines
Cycle paths on former railway lines and towpaths are very popular, and that's particularly true of hilly regions such as East Belgium. Where you might expect ups and downs that can only be overcome with a great deal of effort, disused railway lines, converted into cycle paths, take you through tunnels beneath steep hillsides and on viaducts across valleys. Furthermore, these cycle paths are well away from road traffic and take you without any gradients worth mentioning (+/- 3%) right through the middle of nature, past many attractions and café terraces which invite you to stop and take a break.
Group travel
East Belgium, the meeting point of culture and language, has some great cultural and natural jewels to offer.
There's many a surprise awaiting the visitor in East Belgium: strolling through the lanes in the towns of Eupen, Malmedy and St. Vith, or on an expedition through mediaeval fortresses and past manor houses, small chapels and churches, former farms and estates. Between the northern border country near Kelmis and the southern border country near Ouren, you can get a really concrete impression of what Europe means along the former borders. Charming landscapes such as the valleys of the Göhl and Weser, Hill and Warche, Amel and Our make visitors keen to see more. The High Fens conservation area, one of Europe's last moors, enchants you by its uniqueness. The makers of delicious rural products open their doors and let you into the secrets of their skill.
There's many a surprise awaiting the visitor in East Belgium: strolling through the lanes in the towns of Eupen, Malmedy and St. Vith, or on an expedition through mediaeval fortresses and past manor houses, small chapels and churches, former farms and estates. Between the northern border country near Kelmis and the southern border country near Ouren, you can get a really concrete impression of what Europe means along the former borders. Charming landscapes such as the valleys of the Göhl and Weser, Hill and Warche, Amel and Our make visitors keen to see more. The High Fens conservation area, one of Europe's last moors, enchants you by its uniqueness. The makers of delicious rural products open their doors and let you into the secrets of their skill.
Some 20 discovery trips combine relaxation and culture in a harmonious way and are geared just as much to OAP groups as they are to associations and school classes. A qualified multilingual tour guide accompanies sightseers on these tours, which are approx. 100 to 150 km in length. All the details and entrance to the attractions are organised ahead of the event; a tasty lunch with country products rounds off the excursion. On request, individual elements can be combined to make a tailor-made programme.
Class outings
East Belgium has a wide range of educationally valuable attractions to offer. These practical educational locations can be integrated in any school programme and help to illustrate what is being learnt. Informative school excursions are combined with play, fun or adventure.
Nature, culture, history
One-day programmes and class outings lasting several days with alternative programme elements, adapted to fit in with your teaching programme. We want the preparation of your class outing to cost you as little time as possible, and we offer you exciting, active, informative excursions for children (6+) and young people.
On request, we can also organise provisions for you.
- advice
- planning
- documentation
- detailed programme
- carefully selected partners
- price reliability
- simple, uncomplicated booking including entrance to the attractions and activities
Fortresses and museums bear witness to the eventful history of this region. Museums of art are home to masterpieces by renowned artists. Mines that do tours for visitors and production facilities provide an introduction to the world of science and manufacture. The unique natural landscape of the High Fens imparts a better understanding of nature and helps you to cultivate a sustainable way of interacting with it.
Infos:
East Belgium Tourist Agency
Hauptstrasse 54
4780 St.Vith
+32 80 28 09 97 / 95
caroline.massotte@ostbelgien.eu