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Val-Dieu Abbey – Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue loop from Abbaye du Val-Dieu

Val-Dieu Abbey – Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue loop from Abbaye du Val-Dieu

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Val-Dieu Abbey – Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue loop from Abbaye du Val-Dieu

04:47

73.1km

1,140m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 65.8 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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187 m

Val-Dieu Abbey

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The Val-Dieu Abbey is the only Belgian Abbey to survive the French Revolution. There are no more monks, but a Christian community still occupies the premises. A magnificent place full …

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8.12 km

Viewpoint

8.38 km

Fort Battice

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Fort Battice is a Belgian fortification built after 1934 near the town of the same name, about 20 km east of Liège. The fort was part of the outer ring …

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10.9 km

Château des Marronniers

Castle

31.8 km

Bois de la Borchêne

Forest

33.6 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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33.6 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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35.1 km

Pierreuse Heid

Forest

58.7 km

Panoramic Path with View of the Herve Region

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Höhenweg with panorama towards Germany / Netherlands and towards Herver Land.

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63.1 km

View of the countryside from Ligne 38

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The line 38 is always worth-in both directions

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65.9 km

RAVeL Line 38

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The RAVeL L38 follows the old, disused railway line through the Herver Land. In recent months, many sections of the gravel path have been freshly paved.

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68.7 km

Aubel Cycle Path

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Aubel is known for its regional products: Herve cheese, syrup, cider and beer. These are traded in the markets on Tuesday and Sunday mornings. In the past, the Aubel market …

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70.7 km

Château de Gorhez

Castle

73.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

22.1 km

11.2 km

7.35 km

1.78 km

481 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

18.0 km

10.8 km

8.14 km

712 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Val-Dieu Abbey – Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue loop from Abbaye du Val-Dieu

Val-Dieu Abbey

Fort Battice

Lion on the dam at Lac de la Gileppe

Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue

Panoramic Path with View of the Herve Region

View of the countryside from Ligne 38

RAVeL Line 38

Aubel Cycle Path

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