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Bütgenbach Dam – High Fens loop from German-speaking Community

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Belgium
Wallonia
Liège
Verviers
Amel

Bütgenbach Dam – High Fens loop from German-speaking Community

Hard

14

riders

Bütgenbach Dam – High Fens loop from German-speaking Community

06:48

113km

1,230m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.6 km for 89 m

Waypoints

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21.6 km

Bütgenbach Dam

Highlight • Monument

There are many dam walls, there are higher, wider, more powerful ones than this one. This is not a superlative, but still unique. Rarely do you get so much insight into the technology and architecture of a dam.

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22.5 km

Beach

Beach

23.4 km

Bütgenbacher See

Lake

47.5 km

Perlenbachtalsperre

Lake

48.2 km

Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

Nature Reserve

49.6 km

Dreistegen

Ruins

55.9 km

Klüserbachtal und Schwarzbachtal

Nature Reserve

58.3 km

Schwarzsee

Viewpoint

9

69.5 km

Hautes Fagnes – Eifel Nature Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

A trip to Haus Ternell and lunch there is highly recommended.

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71.6 km

Haie de Eckel

Forest

11

72.4 km

View of the High Fens Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

The "Hohe Venn" is a high moor with such special flora and fauna, that here everything is under nature protection. It is Belgium's largest nature reserve.

The landscape here is …

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12

74.1 km

Marsh landscape in Hautes Fagnes – Eifel Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

With its unspoilt nature, numerous hiking opportunities and the unique panoramic view, the Walloon Fens cannot be surpassed when it comes to hiking.

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76.9 km

Petite Hesse

Forest

14

77.7 km

View of the High Fens from the Signal de Botrange

Highlight • Viewpoint

As part of a hike, you should also visit this viewing platform. A wonderful view opens up beyond the Walloon Fens, including in the direction of Kalterherberg. When the weather …

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15

85.1 km

High Fens

Highlight • Natural

A unique heather landscape heralds the High Fens, which one passes on this section. The fascinating high moor area is a gigantic water reservoir, so that there are numerous streams …

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16

106 km

Vennbahn Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The entire Vennbahn is a nice variety of nature, culture, architecture and history. Take your time and enjoy.

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17

107 km

Vennbahn Cycle Path: St. Vith to Bütgenbach

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Impressive railway bridge on the Vennbahn cycle path

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113 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.8 km

26.6 km

13.5 km

7.20 km

2.89 km

Surfaces

52.8 km

31.9 km

17.7 km

10.5 km

118 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Monday 31 August

18°C

11°C

26 %

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