Description
A majestic aura: the centuries-old Hertogenwald bears its name with good reason.
In the 17th century, Haus Ternell, in the heart of the Hertogenwald, served as a hunting lodge for a wool industrialist from Monschau. Today, it's the ideal starting point for walks and hikes. The clearing is some 500 metres above sea level and takes you into Belgium's largest enclosed forest area. Just a few steps and there you are, already deep in the forest, surrounded by green undergrowth. Yet the Hertogenwald is the very opposite of a sombre fairy-tale wood.
The sun's rays penetrate the leaf covering and make the streams and rocks glitter. At the end of the trail lies a lost valley. Isolated tree stumps rise from the dark river bed. Between granite rocks and steep slopes we follow the little river, which grows and grows before it joins the Weser. At the halfway point it goes uphill again, so that we reach the opposite bank. Here the Getzbach flows, and it accompanies us back to Haus Ternell, where we started from.
Hiking in the junction system:
Follow the hiking route nodes: 62 > 71 > 5 > 49 > 25 > 36 > 96 > 62 More information: https://www.ostbelgien.eu/en/walking/hiking-route-planer
Advice
The Fen and Forest Museum offers the young and the young at heart the opportunity to expand their knowledge of natural history and their environmental awareness.
www.ternell.be
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
507 m
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Lowest point
374 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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May
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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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December
Safety instructions
The route alongside the river Hill is somewhat more challenging. The way back along the Getzbach is easier.
Dogs must be kept on a leash.
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.
Arrival
The hike ends at Ternell Nature Centre.
Itinerary
Hiking in the junction system:
Follow the hiking route nodes: 62 > 71 > 5 > 49 > 25 > 36 > 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
8 km
- Duration
2.18 h.
- Positive altitude difference
182 m
- Positive altitude difference
182 m
Circular walks
Catering points
Interest - The flora
Interest - The animal world
Dog Friendly
Difficulty level
- CountryBelgium
- RegionRégion Wallonne
- ProvinceVerviers
- DepartmentEupen
