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Great Trail of Lakes & Castles

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Great Trail of Lakes & Castles

04:37

37.1km

890m

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Over a distance of 37 kilometers, the longest of the three routes of the Grand Trail des Lacs et Chateaux - winter edition flirts with the 'marat trail'. Add more than 1000 meters of elevation gain on a technical route through the Warche and Bayehon valleys and you are talking…

Last updated: November 24, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 33.0 km for 160 m

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2.89 km

Bayehon Waterfall

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The Bayehon Waterfall is a roughly nine-meter-high waterfall near the Belgian village of Longfaye, situated at an altitude of approximately 510 meters. Fed by the Ruisseau de Bayehon stream, it …

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15.7 km

View over the Warche Valley

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This place used to be an elf forest with a winding path. It has now made room for new vegetation and it still looks a bit gloomy. Now you have …

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17.8 km

Warche Ridge Trail

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One of the most beautiful panoramas of the Hautes Fagnes. The path follows the heights of the ridges of the Warche du Barage de Robertville (Chateau Reinhardstein) up to the …

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19.9 km

Robertville Dam

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The dam itself is not crazy but it is a good starting point for walks in the surroundings, and in particular the one that leads to the very close Reinhardstein castle.

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31.7 km

Château de Reinhardstein

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The gate closes the entrance to the Château, which is only open to visitors at certain times.

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35.4 km

Winding through the Bayehon Valley

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The Bayehon Valley is known for its green surroundings and wooded trails. In 'le moulin du Bayehon', an attractive restaurant that uses local products, you can replenish your reserves after your exertion and completely relax.

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37.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

13.6 km

1.78 km

1.77 km

1.49 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

15.7 km

11.2 km

6.16 km

1.78 km

1.66 km

582 m

109 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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December 13, 2023

Over a distance of 37 kilometers, the longest of the three routes of the Grand Trail des Lacs et Chateaux - winter edition flirts with the 'marat trail'. Add more than 1000 meters of elevation gain on a technical route through the Warche and Bayehon valleys and you are talking about a groundbreaking

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Robertville Dam

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