Pleasure tour 26: "Through the green thicket of the Hertogenwald" Eupen

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Pleasure tour 26: "Through the green thicket of the Hertogenwald" Eupen

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Pleasure tour 26: "Through the green thicket of the Hertogenwald" Eupen

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8.24km

180m

Hiking

In the 17th century, the Haus Ternell nature center in the heart of the Hertogenwald served as a hunting lodge for a wool manufacturer from nearby Monschau. Today it is an ideal starting point for beautiful hikes like this one. The Hertogenwald is the largest closed forest area in Belgium. You can feel this seclusion after only a few meters.

First you follow the still very young Hill on its way into the valley, followed by a short but steep climb and a crossing of Monschauer Straße. Now you meet the Getzbach and follow its course upstream. Good shoes and a certain degree of surefootedness are absolutely necessary here, because the path is natural and can also be slippery depending on the water level. But you can enjoy a beautiful route.

Towards the end of the hike, you cross the Getzbach again and hike straight back to Haus Ternell, where your tour ends after about eight kilometers. It's a good idea to sit back and review what you've experienced on the terrace with a good drink.

by Ostbelgien

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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110 m

Haus Ternell Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

In the Ternell Nature Park Center you can inquire whether and which hiking trails in the High Fens area may be closed. This is important to know, for example, if there is a risk of fire in spring or autumn due to prolonged drought.
The staff are very friendly and happy to help.

Contact information:
ternell.be

House Ternell
B-4700 Eupen (On Google Maps)
info@ternell.be
T.: +32 (0)87 55 23 13

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1.70 km

Hill Trail Along the Black River (Hill)

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Beautiful adventurous hiking trail that requires sturdy shoes. A little attention and a minimum of sure-footedness are also beneficial.

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3.22 km

View of the Hill Valley and Hill Dam

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The Hillsperre is a damming of the Hillbach.
Water is diverted to the Wesertalsperre through a tunnel.

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7.09 km

Bridge Over the Getzbach

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Normal bridge over the Getzbach, but nothing special. Due to the many stones in the stream bed, you can try to cross the river bed over the stones at low water.

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8.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

3.52 km

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

990 m

960 m

542 m

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

11°C

3°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 41.0 km/h

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Comments

October 13, 2024,Haus Ternell - schwarzer Fluss - Hill - Getzbach

Today I was able to enjoy a great autumn hike in the company of two very charming ladies from nebenan.de, lots of mushrooms, great colors and lots of peace and quiet. It was all around fun. Afterwards, the almost obligatory stop at the Ternell forest house rounded off the day!

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May 18, 2023,Traumpfad zum Naturzentrum Haus Ternell

Great nature experience!
Absolute surefootedness and waterproof hiking boots are recommended.

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October 31, 2023,Parcours 26 : à travers le maquis vert de l'Hertogenwald, à Eupen — Randonner dans les Cantons de l'Est

Very pleasant walk in the heart of a forest of magnificent autumn color. Some difficult passages especially along the Helle in the first part of the hike. It is also not certain that this part of the route will be passable during the high water period that we generally experience in winter and early spring. In any case, you need …

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August 31, 2023,Genusstour 26: „Durchs grüne Dickicht des Hertogenwaldes“ Eupen – Wandern in Ostbelgien

I really enjoyed it 😍I was here when I was 21 and you couldn't cross the bridge on the Getzbach.

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March 3, 2025,2025 - Belgien - Hohes Venn - Genusstour 26: „Durchs grüne Dickicht des Hertogenwaldes“ Eupen

That was a really beautiful tour. The landscape was wildly romantic, varied and rich in diverse impressions.

At just under 8km, it was very manageable and more of a walk - despite everything, a dream in (guaranteed) any season.

Tour template: ostbelgien.eu/de/fiche/hiking/genusstour-vom-wald-der-herzoege

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April 13, 2024,Ostbelgien: Genusstour 3 - „Vom Wald der Herzöge“ Ternell

A beautiful circular route to "slow down" - immediately after you set off into the forest at the Haus Ternell nature center, the silence of the High Fens takes you in. Far away from any noise of civilization, you can enjoy the varied landscape and be much more aware of the ambient noises such as the cheerful babbling of the …

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December 26, 2024,Le Getzbach et la Helle dans le brouillard

One of the most beautiful hikes from Ternell. First we go down through the Getzbach valley before going back up through the Helle (Hill). Difficult path in places (roots) which can be very muddy in winter.

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July 2, 2022,Genusstour 25 Ternell Bachtäler

Here you need sure-footedness, sturdy shoes
You shouldn't be afraid of heights. A sign points to the dangerous path. There were months when I first hesitated whether to go on. But wonderful. 8 km over root paths, stones, rubble.

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May 14, 2022

In the 17th century, the Haus Ternell nature center in the heart of the Hertogenwald served as a hunting lodge for a wool manufacturer from nearby Monschau. Today it is an ideal starting point for beautiful hikes like this one. The Hertogenwald is the largest closed forest area in Belgium. You can feel

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