Attractions around Verviers

Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are absolutely necessary for this tour. Some of the paths are very covered with roots, which can be very slippery in wet weather. In addition, you … read more

The lizards like to sunbathe on the wooden walkways. If you cautiously tread the wooden walkways in the midday sun and watch the path in front of you, you will certainly see some or get in front of the lens.

The Vennbahnweg is a cross-border long-distance cycle route between Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg of approx. 130km.
It is the longest cross-border, contiguous cycle and hiking trail in Europe on disused … read more

The tri-border region (Drielandenpunt) is where Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet. It is also the highest point in the Netherlands (323 meters). An observation tower at the top gives an unobstructed view of the 3 countries.

The Vennbahn cycle path from Aachen Rothe Erde to Monschau always climbs a little, but is easy to ride. If you want to go to Monschau, you have to drive … read more

At the highest point in Belgium, the Signal de Botrange, a 24 meter high tower was built in 1934, which allows an excellent view over the Fagnes.

Butte Baltia is … read more

Here you are not alone, you will definitely meet fellow cyclists who want to climb the highest peak in the Netherlands.

From this section of the trail you have a very nice view of Reinhardstein Castle.

Here we leave the Brackvenn. The forest path available here can be used for hikes, e.g. in the direction of Ternell, Hilltal, Wesertalsperre or in the opposite direction to Richelsley (Kreuz im Venn).

Baraque Michel (the German term Michelshütte is now uncommon) is a hostel (674m) belonging to Jalhay in Belgium in the High Fens, which was founded in 1811/1812 by Michel Henri … read more

The waterfall in the immediate vicinity of Reinhardstein Castle is the highest waterfall in Belgium at 60 meters. The descent into the valley is worthwhile for a photo opportunity.

The moor areas of the High Fens are peppered with thick and velvety moss cushions and desks. Responsible for this is peat moss, a small, primitive spore plant that loves … read more

In 1928, a border monument was inaugurated on the German-Dutch-Belgian border. The monument consists of three stones that once stood at the border. In the new demarcation in 1926, the … read more

The High Fens is a unique moor landscape for hiking and cycling.

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.

A castle that is beautiful to look at from every perspective.

According to legend, Emperor Charlemagne is said to have lost his way on a hunting excursion from his nearby residence in Aachen in the High Fens and was forced to … read more

What is often called a lake in the Fens is often e.g. Palsas.
The palsen or pingos in the High Fens were formed around 10,000 to 11,000 years ago at … read more

One of many very beautiful nature trails along the Ruisseau de Bayehon.

Take the railbike to Sourbrodt. Nice leisure activities at the Kalterherberger Hauptbahnhof. With a trolley, today they are called rail bikes, you can go for 30 euros per trolley after … read more