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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

02:25

8.75km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

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Parking

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399 m

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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1.07 km

Wildlife Educational Trail – Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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Definitely interesting for children.

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1.42 km

Pierreuse Heid

Forest

4.12 km

Grand Lys Observation Point

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From here you have a very nice view of the Gileppe dam. Information boards provide information about the fauna in the forest area and the history of the Hertogenwald. Well done and interesting, not just for kids.

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5.92 km

Lake Gileppe

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Very nice lake tour at the La Gileppe reservoir.

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6.04 km

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

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On the lake tour there are many benches with a direct view of the lake.

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7.16 km

Bench With Panoramic View of Eupen Reservoir

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Magnificent panorama

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7.17 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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8.15 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 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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8.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

1.35 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

4.49 km

1.70 km

1.40 km

596 m

540 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Saturday 13 June

15°C

8°C

34 %

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

Gileppe Dam Lion

Wildlife Educational Trail – Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Grand Lys Observation Point

Lake Gileppe

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

Bench With Panoramic View of Eupen Reservoir

View of the Lion of Gileppe

Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue

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