Description
This route follows the picturesque valleys of the four streams Ulf, Braunlauf, Hasselbach and Our. So you don't just get the sporting enjoyment afforded by a hilly landscape. You also get some beautiful panoramas.
Along the border between East Belgium and Wallonia you go past a few villages. They lie peacefully in the open landscape where the Ulf and the Braunlauf rise. Those dense woods seem a long way off now ... until you cross the Braunlauf in Galhausen and suddenly find yourself surrounded by trees again.
You climb to an altitude of 530 m here. When you get to the top, there's a vast panorama out over the Ulf valley awaiting you. Along the Hasselbach, you then come to the Vennbahn, embedded in the landscape, characterised as it is by the Braunlauf and the Our. In Hemmeres (D) the route brushes the German border, turning at the end of the Our valley towards one of the tributaries. Somewhat hidden away, Burg Reuland lies in the valley of the Ulf. It is one of East Belgium's oldest villages and the end of this tour.
Recommended visit: The castle ruins of Burg-Reuland are just a stone's throw from Node 72. The castle, which originated in the 10th century, was the seat of the lords of Reuland. In the 18th century it fell victim to a fire. It was restored in the 1990s.
Follow the cycle route nodes: Burg-Reuland 72 > 74 > 71 > 176 > 179 > 180 > 163 > 62 > 64 > 66 > 52 > 53 > 58 > 57 > 54 > 55 > 75 > 72
Advice
The castle ruins of Burg-Reuland are just a stone's throw from Node 72. The castle, which originated in the 10th century, was the seat of the lords of Reuland. In the 18th century it fell victim to a fire. It was restored in the 1990s.
Details
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Difficulty Medium
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Physical condition
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Experience
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Landscape
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Highest point
532 m
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Lowest point
349 m
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Best period for this activity
January
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February
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March
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April
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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Safety instructions
Beware of oncoming cyclists, walkers or other users on public roads and on the cycle path.
Recommended equipment
Normal cycling clothing including bike helmet. Depending on the weather, do not forget rainwear or windbreaker. Provide enough drinks and food for the journey.
Information and additional links
East Belgium Tourist Agency npo
Hauptstraße 54
4780 Sankt Vith
+32 80 22 76 64
info@ostbelgien.eu
www.ostbelgien.eu
BE 0715 454 578 - RJP/RPM Eupen
Contact details
Departure
In the centre of Burg-Reuland at the Tourist-Info, Von-Orley-Straße, Burg-Reuland 24, drive towards junction 72 and then towards junction 74.
Arrival
In the centre of Burg-Reuland.
Itinerary
Follow the cycle route nodes: Burg-Reuland 72 > 74 > 71 > 176 > 179 > 180 > 163 > 62 > 64 > 66 > 52 > 53 > 58 > 57 > 54 > 55 > 75 > 72
Difficulty level
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Difficulty Medium
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Distance
41.5 km
- Duration
3.20 h.
- Positive altitude difference
478 m
- Positive altitude difference
480 m
Circular walks
Viewpoint(s)
Difficulty level
- CountryBelgium
- RegionRégion Wallonne
- ProvinceVerviers
- DepartmentSankt Vith
