Root Trail – Ternellbach Wooden Bridge loop from Dam of the Weser

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Root Trail – Ternellbach Wooden Bridge loop from Dam of the Weser

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Root Trail – Ternellbach Wooden Bridge loop from Dam of the Weser

04:11

15.3km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

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1.39 km

View of the forest in Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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A beautiful view over the whole valley.

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3.06 km

Beech forests along the Hill River

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One of the most beautiful beech forests I have seen so far with beautiful nature trails. With a bit of luck, you can also observe the natural phenomenon of hair ice in frosty temperatures.

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4.74 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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6.31 km

Root Trail

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This section consists of a beautiful root path that is difficult to walk on when wet.

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6.47 km

Ternellbach Wooden Bridge

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Handy bridge over a fantastic wild stream.

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6.73 km

Wooden Bridge Over Forest Stream (Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel)

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a beautiful bridge along a beautiful stream

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8.34 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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12.4 km

Good view of the Weser Dam

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Just a few kilometers outside the city center of Eupen is a gigantic concrete wall, the Wesertalsperre and the Lac d'Eupen formed by the confluence of the Vesder and the …

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.92 km

5.68 km

449 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.29 km

4.51 km

2.70 km

1.49 km

208 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

July 12, 2022,Ternell - Getzbach - Hill

In any case, you should be very sure-footed to go on this tour.

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June 25, 2023,Eupen: Traumpfade entlang der Hill und dem Getzbach

After my feet have recovered from the river adventure in Nerja, it should start again today. With the temperatures, only forest and shade came into question. And not so many meters of altitude 🥵. I decided to go to Eupen on the spur of the moment, having planned the tour some time ago without knowing that it would be one …

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October 6, 2023,Vom Forsthaus Ternell zum Eupener Stausee

Today's tour was pure nature again! High up in the High Fens, at an altitude of almost 700 m, the Getz and Hill streams rise, both of which frame my tour today. On their long tour through the raised moor, their water turns completely brown, which can be clearly seen on long stretches of this tour.

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May 21, 2023,🇧🇪 Vom Naturzentrum Haus Ternell zur Wesertalsperre

The tour is one of the numerous circular routes that can be made from the Haus Ternell nature center. The fantastic sections along the Hill at the beginning of the tour and the path at the Getzbach at the end are particularly beautiful. On the banks of the Wesertalsperre, the route follows a paved cycle path, which doesn't spoil the …

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April 6, 2025,Ab Ternell, entlang Hill, der Wesertalsperre und dem Getzbach - mit dem Eifelverein 🤩

Red flags are flying in the High Fens.

The plan is:
I'll start with my Eifel Club group from Haus Ternell, head towards the Fens, through the moor and over the footbridges and... and...
All pointless!

But I'm planning on going along the Hill and the Getzbach stream anyway, and so the loop isn't too short, I'm extending it to …

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July 2, 2023,Schwarzer Fluss – Wesertalsperre Runde von Mützenich

Great and strenuous hike. Highly recommended

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May 18, 2026,Hohes Venn: Am Wasser entlang - Ternellbach, Hill, Weser, Eupener Stausee und Getzbach

The streams were the main stars of today's tour for me. We had also ordered rain until 10 a.m., to then experience lively stream babbling from 11:30 a.m. with improving weather. It worked out perfectly. So beautiful!
The forest sections alternate between beautiful beech forests and mixed forests, as well as some areas with dead coniferous trees. In some places, …

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May 29, 2022,Pfad über den Getzbach-schwarze und helle Hill ab Haus Ternell

Today I did another Venn/Getzbach tour. Large parts of the path (green cross) were closed. I accidentally ignored that. You must therefore be sure-footed and not afraid of heights on the river slopes. Well, there has to be a little bit of adventure😉 Except for the asphalt stretch along the Monschauerstr.😝 a varied tour along these wild streams.
have one …

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