Gileppe Dam Lion – Gileppe Dam loop from Goé

Gileppe Dam Lion – Gileppe Dam loop from Goé

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Gileppe Dam Lion – Gileppe Dam loop from Goé

03:43

55.1km

840m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.3 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.04 km

Lac de La Gileppe viewpoint

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Beautiful viewpoint over the Lac de La Gileppe.
The Lac de La Gileppe is a drinking water reservoir and is one of the oldest in Europe. The dam was built between 1869 and 1875.

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6.29 km

Lake Gileppe

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The Gileppe Lake is a reservoir located in the high Ardennes, at the gateway to the Hautes Fagnes plateau, a few kilometers east of the old wool town of Verviers …

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9.84 km

Djîlotheid

Forest

16.8 km

Gileppe Dam Lion

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An extraordinarily beautiful dam wall, which is also the oldest in Europe. The dam wall is crowned by a sandstone lion, which is the emblem of the Gileppe dam. A …

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16.9 km

Gileppe Dam

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The tallest lion in the world (*if the Sphynx doesn't count):
The stone lion is the landmark of the Gilepppe dam. With a length of 13.5 m, the massive 180-ton …

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26.5 km

Pont Guerrier (Black Bridge)

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The bridge was built by a forest inspector named Guerrier. The iron girders of the bridge were painted black, hence the name of the bridge, "Black Bridge".

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26.5 km

Trail Along the Hill Stream (Hillbach Trail)

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Very nice trail next to the hill, either slightly uphill or downhill. Good to ride in both directions on a mountain bike. A few stones, a few roots, but no …

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