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

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

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

00:32

8.30km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 330 m for 8 m

After 8.06 km for 8 m

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Parking

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823 m

Gileppe Panorama Tower with Restaurant

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In the 1970s, the province of Liège decided to build a 77.60 m high observation tower. Construction lasted from 1976 to 1982 due to financial and political problems, after which …

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1.01 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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2.20 km

View of the Lion of Gileppe

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No matter where you look at the sandstone lion, it always cuts a fine figure. An impressive work of art.

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3.43 km

Lake Gileppe

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Very nice lake tour at the La Gileppe reservoir.

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4.15 km

Path along the reservoir

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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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4.26 km

View of the Lake in Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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7.25 km

Gileppe Dam

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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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8.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

2.11 km

349 m

115 m

104 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

123 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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

Gileppe Panorama Tower with Restaurant

Gileppe Dam Lion

View of the Lion of Gileppe

Lake Gileppe

Path along the reservoir

View of the Lake in Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Gileppe Dam

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