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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February 12, 2022

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A dam that is worth a trip just because of its beautiful structure.

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The Gileppe dam lies in the East Belgian Ardennes.
When it was completed, it was the first concrete dam in Europe. The dam was inaugurated by King Leopold II on …

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