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Pleasure tour 16: "The peaks of the Warche" Xhoffraix - Hiking in East Belgium

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Pleasure tour 16: "The peaks of the Warche" Xhoffraix - Hiking in East Belgium

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Pleasure tour 16: "The peaks of the Warche" Xhoffraix - Hiking in East Belgium

04:50

16.9km

370m

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Xhoffraix is one of the few villages on the edge of the High Fens where the climate is often harsh, even in summer, and the winters are cold and long. Hikers who long for peace and wonderful nature experiences benefit from this secluded location. On this extended hike you will explore the Warche valley, some of which is deeply cut, as well as the surrounding hills and mountain ranges. Only the first two kilometers are relatively flat, after that it's constantly up and down.

You descend into the Warche valley and hike on natural paths past Reinhardstein Castle, which is well worth seeing, to the dam wall of Lake Robertville. There is a place to stop here if you haven't packed a picnic. It continues above the Warche valley with some impressive vantage points. At Bévercé you finally get back to the shore, then you first pass the campsite with a tavern and shortly afterwards the local quarry. One last steep climb awaits you before you reach your starting point in Xhoffraix.

by Ostbelgien

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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3.80 km

Steep climb on a natural trail

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A somewhat steep at the beginning, but also very beautiful nature trail on a hillside. The climb is worth it! You will be rewarded with a great view of Reinhardstein Castle. The further course of the path leads directly past the castle.

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5.00 km

Robertville Dam

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The dam itself is not crazy but it is a good starting point for walks in the surroundings, and in particular the one that leads to the very close Reinhardstein castle.

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7.41 km

View of the Warche Valley

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Very nice distant view over the Warche valley landscape.
One of the many beautiful viewpoints on this great section of the trail.

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13.2 km

Café Taverne Au Moulin

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The cozy café belongs to the Camping du Moulin. In addition to 44 different Belgian beers, small dishes from pancakes, soups and sandwiches to burgers and spaghetti are offered.

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14.3 km

Warche Quarries

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A family business founded in 1962 by Jean Nelles and his brothers, s.a. Nelles Frères started out as a road works company and its activities now cover many areas.

A family business founded in 1962 by Jean Nelles and his brothers, s.a. Nelles Frères was first and foremost a road works company and its activities now cover many areas.

Ein Familienunternehmen, das 1962 von Jean Nelles und seinen Brüdern, s.a. Nelles Frères gegründet wurde, begann als Straßenbauunternehmen und seine Aktivitäten umfassen heute viele Bereiche.

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16.9 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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6.62 km

4.02 km

2.74 km

1.96 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

3.43 km

2.43 km

935 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

28°C

17°C

20 %

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Comments

December 27, 2024,🇧🇪 Über die Höhenzüge der Warche - Genusstour Nr. 16 - Mdy 22 🇧🇪

ostbelgien.eu/de/fiche/hiking/genusstour-16-xhoffraix

♥️🐈
This pleasure tour on the above-mentioned portal is described as a "challenging hike for experienced hikers" and I can only agree.
These 17 km are not easy to walk in terms of the condition of the path, because everything is small, narrow paths and mostly wet and slippery over sticks, stones and roots.
This makes this round a …

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March 16, 2024,Les crêtes de la Warche - Runde von Xhoffraix

Today we started from Xhoffraix on the tour, which in German is called “The Peaks of the Warche”.
The first few meters go through the village, which, however, has beautiful architecture that is pleasing to the eye. Soon it goes down to the Warche, which you then follow upstream; very idyllic valley. Below Reinhardstein Castle you reach the waterfall, and …

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August 10, 2025,🇧🇪 Les crêtes de la Warche

Dense forests (singletrack), root-rock paths, streams, vistas, Château Reinhardstein, Nez Napoleon, Cascade, Barrage de Robertville... in short, plenty to see and do😃 (even a dip in the La Warche). I followed the "green duck" with a few small homemade twists here and there.
Enjoyed apple pie at Du Moulin.

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October 26, 2024,Genusstour 16: „Die Gipfel der Warche“ Xhoffraix – Wandern in Ostbelgien

Had to import the plan again because shortly before the end the Garmin stopped working :-)

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June 8, 2025,Belgische Ardennen = Panoramablicke, Felsen und Wildbäche

Wanderlust in the Belgian Ardennes – 17.2 km full of natural wonders 🌿🇧🇪

The circular tour near Xhoffraix immerses you in a world of mossy forests, wild streams, and hidden vistas. Belgium reveals its wild, rugged, and yet magical side here.

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April 21, 2023,Malmedy (B): Ostbelgien, Genusstour 16 - „Xhoffraix-Die Gipfel der Warche“

My conclusion: A great tour on changing paths with a high proportion of paths and great views! 😃👍
In particular, the hike in the Warche valley is REALLY BEAUTIFUL! The pictures speak for themselves... 👌
Unfortunately, only in the southern section of the tour do you currently have to cross a few clear-cut areas, a rather sad sight. 😞
If …

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October 9, 2021,Randonnée Xhoffraix/Reinhardstein.

Quite sporty and superb hike at the end of the season ... 😉 The ridges and forests of La Warche are worth the detour! 👌 We therefore walk along the Warche, the Bayehon and the Robertville lake / dam ... A quick glance at the Warche quarry to finish along the Coreu stream and its ........ drop ! 😰
Rando …

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May 1, 2025,🇧🇪 Genusstour 16: „Die Gipfel der Warche“ Xhoffraix – Wandern in Ostbelgien

Another beautiful group tour in the Belgian Ardennes. In sunny 27 degrees Celsius, there were a few inclines. The route repeatedly followed the beautiful Warche River, through shady forests with some beautiful viewpoints.

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May 13, 2022

Xhoffraix is one of the few villages on the edge of the High Fens where the climate is often harsh, even in summer, and the winters are cold and long. Hikers who long for peace and wonderful nature experiences benefit from this secluded location. On this extended hike you will explore the Warche valley

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Pleasure tour 16: "The peaks of the Warche" Xhoffraix - Hiking in East Belgium

Steep climb on a natural trail

Robertville Dam

View of the Warche Valley

Café Taverne Au Moulin

Warche Quarries

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