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Lake Gileppe – Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue loop from Jalhay
01:04
19.4km
280m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 27, 2026
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After 3.48 km for 2.75 km
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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5.05 km
Hobôster Shelter
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8.30 km
Lake Gileppe
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The Gileppe dam was designed by Baron Théophile de Jamblinne de Meux and was built in 1867 to meet the needs of this flourishing industry in the region at the time. The Gileppe Lake is therefore one of the oldest artificial lakes in Europe.
Located in the heart of the vast Hertogenwald forest, the current dam covers an area of 130 hectares and has a capacity of 26.4 million cubic meters.
A 78 m high panoramic tower, housing information on the site and a restaurant at its summit, offers a breathtaking view of the lake and the entire region.
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8.98 km
Overflow of the Weser Dam
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9.56 km
Lac de La Gileppe viewpoint
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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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11.7 km
Lake Gileppe
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13.9 km
Gileppe Dam
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The stone lion is the landmark of the Gilepppe dam. With a length of 13.5 m, the massive 180-ton collos looks in the direction of Eupen. In the year of the inauguration by King Leopold II (July 28, 1878), the Prussian border at that time was about 5 km away. The lion represents the strength of the nation of Belgium.
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14.1 km
Gileppe Dam Lion
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19.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.7 km
5.24 km
1.39 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
14.7 km
2.61 km
2.05 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (400 m)
Lowest point (300 m)
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Wednesday 22 July
20°C
12°C
29 %
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