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Kids on Tour - A real mountain hike

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Kids on Tour - A real mountain hike

Hiking Trail · Malmedy
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    Up hill and down dale, then “Hello, wild boar!”

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    Distance 5.1 km
    2:00 h
    105 m
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    528 m
    433 m

    This walk in the spectacularly beautiful Trôs-Marêts valley is an absolute highlight for children (and not just for them!). Because what do little explorers really want? Adventures! Here they can try a bit of rock-climbing – and test the limits of their daring. They can jump over giant tree-roots and splash about in water. This circular tour is also a wonderful way to bring our young explorers into close contact with river- and forest-life. And an animal surprise awaits them at the very end of the trail: a herd of wild boars lives in a fenced-off area a short distance from the path. In spring, the sows (female wild boars) can be seen tending to their families of little piglets.

    The first part of the route takes you through coniferous forest. As you descend into the valley, the sound of the rushing torrent becomes ever louder. The path starts out stony, but increasingly becomes laced with tree roots. Rocks rise up to make their mark on the landscape. Down in the valley, a bridge spans the fast-flowing river, which branches off into several small waterfalls. On the other side of the bridge, you have to do a bit of climbing. The steel cables anchored to the rock offer you support on the sometimes slippery stones. Where the path follows the river, it rises more gently uphill. The final section leads you back through the forest, under tall trees and past lush green meadows.

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    Did you know that there is a treasure map for the kids to follow the route? You can download it here: ostbelgien.eu/media/d9cc892e-f56a-448d-a417-30de8eb419ad.pdf

    More information under: www.ostbelgien.eu/en/walking/walking-with-kids 

    The brochure is only available in German, French and Dutch.

     

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    Update: October 10, 2024
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    Track types

    Dirt road 19%Forested/wild trail 67.25%Path 13.74%
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    1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    3.4 km
    Path
    0.7 km
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    Safety information

    Not suitable for prams. Difficult to walk on in winter and when wet.

    Tips and suggestions

    East Belgium Tourist Agency

    Hauptstraße 54

    4780 St. Vith

    Tel. +32 80 22 76 64

    info@ostbelgien.eu 

    www.ostbelgien.eu   

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    Public transport

     Mit dem Zug: www.belgianrail.be 

    Mit dem Bus:  www.infotec.be 

    Directions

    Bitte benutzen Sie den Anfahrtsplaner.

    Parking

    Route de la Ferme Libert. Achtung die Parkings des Restaurants und Hotels sind ausschließlich Kunden vorbehalten.

    Coordinates

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    50.446460, 6.033717
    DMS
    50°26'47.3"N 6°02'01.4"E
    UTM
    32U 289407 5592477
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Kids on tour – Wander- und Radausflüge mit Kindern - www.ostbelgien.eu - Tourist Shop - Gratis Veröffentlichungen

    Equipment

    Make sure to wear hiking shoes and clothes according to the weather. 

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    Distance
    5.1 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    105 m
    Descent
    105 m
    Highest point
    528 m
    Lowest point
    433 m
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