Description
Anyone who has been to the Our valley will be captivated by its charm for all eternity. In the shelter of the rock faces it gets so warm that you might imagine yourself to be travelling in more southern climes.
Ouren is behind us. The route meanders through the landscape as if determined to force the hiker to stop and wonder anew after each bend and feel the magic of this valley. We follow the signs and turn off the road where the village comes to an end, once again climbing a steep slope.
At the top, our efforts are rewarded with a view out over a breathtaking landscape. Out beyond the national borders and as far as the eye can see, there are hills and valleys nestling together. After the forests of the Ardennes, this hill marks the beginning of the Eifel, the other large wooded area on the edge of East Belgium. Ahead of us there are meadows and fields.
The route into the valley takes us through a spruce wood, brushing past juniper bushes and leading us to the point where the borders of three countries converge: Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg. Lazily, the Our makes its way through the valley. We follow it back into the village.
Hiking in the honeycomb network:
Follow these numbers: 20 > 25 > 14 > 10 > 18 > 33 > 17 > 20
More information: http://go.ostbelgien.eu/routenplaner-wandern
Advice
From the Our valley, a long climb leads to a breathtaking panorama. Refreshment stop in Ouren.
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
509 m
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Lowest point
316 m
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Best period for this activity
January
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Safety instructions
No special safety instructions. Dogs must be kept on a leash.
Recommended equipment
Hiking boots recommanded.
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
Walk from the village centre towards the church. GPS coordinates 50.14 - 6.134.
Arrival
In the village of Ouren.
Itinerary
Hiking in the honeycomb network:
Follow these numbers: 20 > 25 > 14 > 10 > 18 > 33 > 17 > 20
More information: http://go.ostbelgien.eu/routenplaner-wandern
Author's recommendations
The most beautiful hikes – Pleasure tours – www.ostbelgien.eu - Tourist Shop - Free publications
Map recommended by the author
Burg Reuland - Ouren – Hiking map - IGN - 1:25.000 / www.ostbelgien.eu - Webshop
Difficulty level
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Difficulty Medium
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Distance
9.1 km
- Duration
2.34 h.
- Positive altitude difference
190 m
- Positive altitude difference
192 m
Circular walks
Catering points
Interest - The flora
Interest - The animal world
Dog Friendly
Difficulty level
- CountryBelgium
- RegionRégion Wallonne
- ProvinceVerviers
- DepartmentBurg-Reuland
