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Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue – Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir) loop from Abbaye du Val-Dieu

Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue – Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir) loop from Abbaye du Val-Dieu

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Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue – Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir) loop from Abbaye du Val-Dieu

06:37

96.2km

1,560m

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: May 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.38 km

View over the wide countryside

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Nice viewpoint (marked on the map).

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6.42 km

View of the countryside near Liège and Maastricht

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Here you have to stop once and calmly take in the great look with your eyes.

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9.83 km

Château des Marronniers

Castle

30.8 km

Bois de la Borchêne

Forest

32.6 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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43.9 km

Soor Valley

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The thrush has already grown into a strong vennbach here. In the river bed, the Vennwacken typical of a Vennbach, interspersed with quartzite veins.

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48.9 km

Hill

Forest

50.0 km

Hillsperre

Lake

59.1 km

Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir)

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Parking, beautiful reservoir, ideal place to start/end routes, catering, visitor center.

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59.2 km

Weser Reservoir (Eupen Dam)

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Beautifully situated lake with a navigable dam. The circumnavigation of the dam is worthwhile.

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59.4 km

Eupen Reservoir (Wesertalsperre)

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Great to achieve, great trails for hiking or mountain biking. There is good gastronomy where you can comfortably enjoy the view with a cup of coffee.

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81.8 km

Panoramic Path with View of the Herve Region

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Höhenweg with panorama towards Germany / Netherlands and towards Herver Land.

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94.3 km

Viewpoint

96.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.4 km

22.9 km

13.2 km

6.58 km

1.36 km

426 m

345 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

27.9 km

15.7 km

7.52 km

1.39 km

292 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Thursday 23 July

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Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue – Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir) loop from Abbaye du Val-Dieu

View over the wide countryside

View of the countryside near Liège and Maastricht

Gileppe Dam

Soor Valley

Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir)

Weser Reservoir (Eupen Dam)

Eupen Reservoir (Wesertalsperre)

Panoramic Path with View of the Herve Region

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