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Bütgenbach Reservoir – Bütgenbach Dam loop from Bütgenbach

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Bütgenbach Reservoir – Bütgenbach Dam loop from Bütgenbach

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Bütgenbach Reservoir – Bütgenbach Dam loop from Bütgenbach

00:45

7.01km

50m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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1.05 km

Bütgenbach Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Bütgenbachsee is an artificial lake that was created in 1932 by damming the Warche. It is located near the Belgian village of Bütgenbach in the Ardennes. The lake is not far from the German border.
It is a popular tourist attraction with water sports like kayaking and windsurfing.

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Bütgenbach Reservoir

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The Bütgenbach dam was built between 1929 and 1932. The main function of the dam is to regulate the course of the Warche river. This created the lake of Bütgenbach. It is a starting point for beautiful, popular hiking routes: for example, a 10-kilometer walk can be made around the lake.

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2.30 km

Processional cross

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A neat commemorative cross, presumably a processional cross.

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2.31 km

View of the Reservoir Dam

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2.44 km

Bütgenbach Dam

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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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2.57 km

Processional cross

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A beautiful and well-kept processional cross not far from the dam.

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3.08 km

View of Lake Bütgenbach

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Beautiful view of the beautiful lake...

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3.85 km

Path of Remembrance - Information Board 15

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The Bütgenbach dam was a strategically important target during World War II and was guarded by the Belgian army. In an emergency, the sluices were to be blown up so that they would not fall into enemy hands. On May 10, 1940, German troops attacked the guard posts and overpowered them before the demolition could take place. During the subsequent occupation, the dam was further monitored and ultimately remained undamaged.

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7.01 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.06 km

1.13 km

769 m

732 m

315 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.92 km

1.50 km

953 m

594 m

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Friday 10 July

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Bütgenbach Reservoir – Bütgenbach Dam loop from Bütgenbach

Bütgenbach Lake

Bütgenbach Reservoir

Processional cross

View of the Reservoir Dam

Bütgenbach Dam

Processional cross

View of Lake Bütgenbach

Path of Remembrance - Information Board 15

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