They are formed from water that comes from the peat bogs, which contains foam-forming elements (vegetable saponin, unsaturated fatty acids). These foam cakes are attributed with healing properties

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On the water you will find a layer of foam here, created by the movement in the water

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1. Boardwalks of the Polleur Venn – Polleur Venn loop from Longfaye

3.49km

00:55

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Boardwalks of the Polleur Venn – Boardwalk Over the Wez Stream loop from Longfaye

11.8km

03:10

140m

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3. Bridge over the Bayehon stream – Fraineu Boardwalk Trail loop from Sourbrodt

20.8km

05:41

320m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 680 m

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Tuesday 10 February

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

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Foam Cakes (Schuimtaarten) in the Hautes Fagnes Peat Streams

1. Boardwalks of the Polleur Venn – Polleur Venn loop from Longfaye

2. Boardwalks of the Polleur Venn – Boardwalk Over the Wez Stream loop from Longfaye

3. Bridge over the Bayehon stream – Fraineu Boardwalk Trail loop from Sourbrodt

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