Description
The High Fens evoke images from the far North, of tundra and heathland.
After the shaded terrace and appetising aromas from the inn at Haus Ternell we set off into the valley of the Hill. On the edge of the Hertogenwald the broad trail turns into a steep unmade path. From a long way down below the roar of the Hill makes itself heard, but it can't drown out the twitter of the birds. The Hill is reputed to be untamable. On its banks, it looks gentle and submissive, but as it follows its course it hurls itself into the valley, wild and unchained. As we ascend, we're glad to be able to avail ourselves of the handrail.
At the edge of the wood, the Herzogenhügel bridge appears, via which we make our way on to the plateau. A place that seems to be screened off by the forest from the world outside, because a deep silence has descended here. Via this long climb, we make our way back to Brack Fen, a moor landscape that is less well known, but none the less charming for that. Among the tall grasses we come to Rotenbüchel, where the Getzbach rises and its black waters weave their way through the landscape.
Hiking in the junction system:
Follow the hiking route nodes: 62 > 71 > 24 > 64 > 17 > 84 > 1 > 77 > 80 > 71 > 76 > 63 > 32 > 95 > 46 > 65 > 39 > 96 > 62
More information: https://www.ostbelgien.eu/en/walking/hiking-route-planer
Advice
Stop for a bite to eat in the cosy restaurant Ternell.
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
624 m
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Lowest point
430 m
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Best period for this activity
January
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Safety instructions
For experienced hikers. The route along the Hill is breathtaking, but contains difficult sections.
- Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Recommended equipment
Wear tall hiking boots, take water with you and drop into House Ternell for refreshments.
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
Down by Ternell house.
Itinerary
Hiking in the junction system:
Follow the hiking route nodes: 62 > 71 > 24 > 64 > 17 > 84 > 1 > 77 > 80 > 71 > 76 > 63 > 32 > 95 > 46 > 65 > 39 > 96 > 62
More information: https://www.ostbelgien.eu/en/walking/hiking-route-planer
By public transport
By train: www.belgianrail.de
By bus: www.infotec.be
Please use the route planner.
To park
Parking at Ternell Nature Centre. GPS-Coordinates N503516 - E60777
Difficulty level
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Difficulty Medium
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Distance
19.7 km
- Duration
5.24 h.
- Positive altitude difference
289 m
- Positive altitude difference
290 m
Circular walks
Catering points
Interest - The flora
Interest - The animal world
Difficulty level
- CountryBelgium
- RegionRégion Wallonne
- ProvinceVerviers
- DepartmentWaimes
