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Gileppe Dam Lion – Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue loop from Gileppe Dam

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Gileppe Dam Lion – Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue loop from Gileppe Dam

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Gileppe Dam Lion – Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue loop from Gileppe Dam

02:06

17.4km

420m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

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148 m

View of the Gileppe Dam

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The view of the dam is really beautiful in every season.

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2

1.16 km

Gileppe Dam Lion

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An extraordinarily beautiful dam wall, which is also the oldest in Europe. The dam wall is crowned by a sandstone lion, which is the emblem of the Gileppe dam. A …

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1.36 km

Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue

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The tallest lion in the world (*if the Sphynx doesn't count):
The stone lion is the landmark of the Gilepppe dam. With a length of 13.5 m, the massive 180-ton …

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1.55 km

Gileppe Dam

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Demanding path around the reservoir

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2.25 km

Alternative to the Gileppe Dam

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Car-free climb to the Lac de la Gileppe reservoir with two beautiful (hairpin) bends. You climb nicely sheltered so you are not bothered by the sun or wind. At the …

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3.10 km

Borchêne Dam

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The construction of the Borchène dam is linked to the transport of water from Gileppe to Verviers. The option of building a dam can be explained by the urgency which …

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12.4 km

Le Chêneu

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8

12.9 km

Lancaster LM425 Memorial (Heart of Mary)

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On March 31, 1944 an English Lancaster plane fell under German fire. Memory to them...

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13.7 km

Bench with a View of Lake Gileppe

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Nice place to take a break and enjoy the view of the lake.

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17.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

4.41 km

2.66 km

826 m

805 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

4.26 km

3.59 km

1.80 km

670 m

553 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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