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Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue – Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir) loop from Welkenraedt

Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue – Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir) loop from Welkenraedt

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Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue – Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir) loop from Welkenraedt

02:57

48.4km

640m

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: May 10, 2026

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

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11.9 km

Gileppe Dam Lion

Highlight • Monument

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 pedestrian street leads over the dam wall, on the sides of which there are several very interesting information boards. The dam is the starting point for many family-friendly hiking trails. The entire infrastructure at the dam is designed for tourists - trips with the family are fun here.

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12.0 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 collos looks in the direction of Eupen. In the year of the inauguration by King Leopold II (July 28, 1878), the Prussian border at that time was about 5 km away. The lion represents the strength of the nation of Belgium.

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16.3 km

Lac de La Gileppe viewpoint

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Beautiful viewpoint over the Lac de La Gileppe.
The Lac de La Gileppe is a drinking water reservoir and is one of the oldest in Europe. The dam was built between 1869 and 1875.

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21.3 km

Soor Valley

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The thrush has already grown into a strong vennbach here. In the river bed, the Vennwacken typical of a Vennbach, interspersed with quartzite veins.

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26.7 km

Hillsperre

Lake

31.1 km

View of Lake Eupen

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nice view

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31.3 km

Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir)

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Parking, beautiful reservoir, ideal place to start/end routes, catering, visitor center.

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31.5 km

Weser Reservoir (Eupen Dam)

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Beautifully situated lake with a navigable dam. The circumnavigation of the dam is worthwhile.

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31.7 km

Eupen Reservoir (Wesertalsperre)

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Great to achieve, great trails for hiking or mountain biking. There is good gastronomy where you can comfortably enjoy the view with a cup of coffee.

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48.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

10.3 km

8.47 km

1.21 km

614 m

470 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

10.1 km

6.19 km

4.34 km

193 m

111 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Sunday 12 July

29°C

15°C

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Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue – Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir) loop from Welkenraedt

Gileppe Dam Lion

Gileppe Dam

Lac de La Gileppe viewpoint

Soor Valley

View of Lake Eupen

Vesdre Dam (Weser Reservoir)

Weser Reservoir (Eupen Dam)

Eupen Reservoir (Wesertalsperre)

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