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Lion on the dam at Lac de la Gileppe

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Lion on the dam at Lac de la Gileppe

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Lion on the dam at Lac de la Gileppe

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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Location: Jalhay, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Lac de la Gileppe – Gileppe Dam and Lion Statue loop from Charneux

21.8km

01:21

220m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Path along the reservoir – Gileppe Dam and Lion Statue loop from Membach

49.8km

03:15

730m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gileppe Dam and Lion Statue – Lac de la Gileppe loop from Mangombroux

30.9km

02:10

430m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Didada

September 13, 2021

At a height of 60m, a 13.5m high lion rises on the dam wall. Its weight is 300 tons.

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Oliver🌍

May 12, 2024

It stands on the crest of the dam and faces north-east, towards the former district town of Eupen and the former Prussian border, which was about 5 km away. The artist was Antoine-Félix Bouré (1831–1883). The lion was completely restored in October 2000.

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Roeland

October 31, 2021

Beautiful dam. With a tower that you can visit for free. nice big reservoir. Which is still active. nice start of various bike rides. Plenty of trails. Also good for walkers.

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vennbauer

May 22, 2022

It is a building worth seeing

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Inge H. aus W. in A.

September 15, 2024

It's worth going there. There are lots of information boards that provide information about the technology, history, flora and fauna. The surrounding area is also perfect for a walk.
You can easily get to the dam by elevator from the car park.

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Location: Jalhay, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Lion on the dam at Lac de la Gileppe

1. Lac de la Gileppe – Gileppe Dam and Lion Statue loop from Charneux

2. Path along the reservoir – Gileppe Dam and Lion Statue loop from Membach

3. Gileppe Dam and Lion Statue – Lac de la Gileppe loop from Mangombroux

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