Description
On the way to the Eupen reservoir, not far at all from the town centre, landscapes appear that look as though they've come from the far north of Canada.
No sooner have you turned your back on Eupen than you find yourself surrounded by a forest in dramatic autumn colours. The broad hiking trail runs along the Weser, which feeds the lake at Eupen. We go through three different woods. Successively, beeches, oaks and firs flank our route. At the dam, some steps take you to the Weser dam visitors' centre, a restaurant with a panorama worth seeing and thus also a good reason to stop off for a while and let your eyes do the wandering for a change.
Holding back such volumes of water has made lots of little bays and zigzags in the hilly shores of the Hertogenwald. Indeed, you feel reminded of some Canadian lakeside landscape. We walk away from the shore and proceed towards a beechwood. After a bend, a house appears, looking quite other-worldly in its remoteness. Further down, the trail becomes firmer again and is paved with pebbles. We go back to Eupen, a town that lies right in the middle of precious nature.
Hiking in the junction system:
Follow the hiking route nodes: 88 > 20 > 25 > 81 > 78 > 35 > 16 > 66 > 72 > 9 > 46 > 47 > 51 > 35 > 55 > 69 > 89 > 20 > 88 More information: https://www.ostbelgien.eu/en/walking/hiking-route-planer
Advice
Enjoy one of the many Belgian speciality beers on the terrace of the visitor centre with a magnificent view of the reservoir.
Details
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Difficulty Medium
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Physical condition
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Experience
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Landscape
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Highest point
378 m
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Lowest point
266 m
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Best period for this activity
January
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Safety instructions
The hike leads through the woods. A long hike that presents no significant difficulties, with well signposted paths.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash.
Recommended equipment
Wear hiking boots, pack water and a light snack.
Information and additional links
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
Contact details
Departure
Opposite Hotel Bosten, at the roundabout in the lower town. GPS-Coordinates 50.3736 - 6.0237 (265?hm)
Itinerary
Hiking in the junction system:
Follow the hiking route nodes: 88 > 20 > 25 > 81 > 78 > 35 > 16 > 66 > 72 > 9 > 46 > 47 > 51 > 35 > 55 > 69 > 89 > 20 > 88 More information: https://www.ostbelgien.eu/en/walking/hiking-route-planer
By public transport
<p>By train: <a href="http://www.belgianrail.de">www.belgianrail.de</a> </p>
<p>By bus: <a href="http://www.infotec.be">www.infotec.be</a> </p>
Please use the route planner.
To park
Opposite Hotel Bosten, at the roundabout in the lower town.
Difficulty level
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Difficulty Medium
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Distance
9.8 km
- Duration
2.42 h.
- Positive altitude difference
149 m
- Positive altitude difference
131 m
Circular walks
Interest - The flora
Interest - The animal world
Difficulty level
- CountryBelgium
- RegionRégion Wallonne
- ProvinceVerviers
- DepartmentEupen
