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Liège

Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue – Gileppe Reservoir Loop loop from Verviers-Central

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Belgium
Wallonia
Liège

Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue – Gileppe Reservoir Loop loop from Verviers-Central

Hard

4.8

(9)

71

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Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue – Gileppe Reservoir Loop loop from Verviers-Central

02:51

45.3km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.2 km for 144 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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6.15 km

Bois des Récollets

Forest

2

8.33 km

Fun Trail

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Fun path with up down

Chemin amusant

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3

9.26 km

Forest Trail

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Easy patg

Easy path

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4

13.6 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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15.2 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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15.2 km

Lion on the dam at Lac de la Gileppe

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At a height of 60m, a 13.5m high lion rises on the dam wall. Its weight is 300 tons.

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15.5 km

Gileppe Dam

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Wonderful point to enjoy the beautiful view of the Gileppe dam. The original wall was the oldest concrete dam wall in Europe. The complex was officially opened by King Leopold II on July 28, 1878.

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15.8 km

Bois de la Borchêne

Forest

9

16.3 km

Gileppe Dam, Reservoir and Panoramic Viewing Tower

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Two glass-enclosed elevators take you up to the 77m high lookout tower and that too without a fee. Up here, where there is also a restaurant, you have a dream …

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17.0 km

Gileppe Reservoir Loop

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The cycle path is well developed, especially on the north-eastern bank section, and is enjoying increasing popularity, especially on weekends

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45.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

12.6 km

8.06 km

326 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

13.3 km

2.81 km

2.40 km

149 m

123 m

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Lowest point (170 m)

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