Gileppe Dam Lion – Gileppe Dam loop from Jalhay Route de Surister

Gileppe Dam Lion – Gileppe Dam loop from Jalhay Route de Surister

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Gileppe Dam Lion – Gileppe Dam loop from Jalhay Route de Surister

02:55

46.1km

610m

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: October 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.27 km

Bois de la Borchêne

Forest

4.82 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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4.87 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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20.2 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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20.3 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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20.5 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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25.9 km

Pont Guerrier (Black Bridge)

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The bridge was built by a forest inspector named Guerrier. The iron girders of the bridge were painted black, hence the name of the bridge, "Black Bridge".

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31.7 km

Heid des Morts

Forest

35.1 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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36.4 km

Lake Gileppe

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The Gileppe Lake is a reservoir located in the high Ardennes, at the gateway to the Hautes Fagnes plateau, a few kilometers east of the old wool town of Verviers …

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