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The Statte Valley Stream (French: ruisseau de la Statte) is a small but characteristic river/mountain stream in the Ardennes, located in the province of Liège (Wallonia, Belgium). It flows through the beautiful Hautes-Fagnes-Eifel Nature Park, a protected nature reserve known for its forests, heathlands, fens, valleys, and streams. The Statte is a natural stream, approximately 6 km long, that originates near the Haie Henquinet, south of the Hautes Fagnes high moor, and flows downstream through forests and meadows. Along its course, you'll see typical Ardennes landscapes: shady woodlands, rock formations, and small riverbanks. It's ideal for those who enjoy tranquility, nature, and hiking. The Statte ultimately flows into the Hoëgne River near the hamlet of Parfondbois in the municipality of Jalhay (province of Liège). The Statte Valley offers beautiful hiking opportunities and is often included in longer circular walks through the nature park. There are routes that take you along the Statte as part of larger hikes through the river landscapes of the Hautes Fagnes-Eifel, such as combination routes with the Hoëgne and Sawe valleys. Popular hikes start at the Vallée de la Statte car park (a rustic parking lot on the edge of the nature park). From here, you can take various loop routes through the valley, and wooded paths, waterways, and tranquil nature await you. At the confluence of the Statte and the Hoëgne, the stream is a beautiful spot for photos and a coffee break in nature. The nature park itself is the largest nature reserve in Belgium and a mix of raised bogs, forests, valleys, and waterways that together create one of the most authentic Ardennes experiences. Hiking in the Statte valley is a perfect way to discover the quiet, mysterious side of this nature park, and why many hikers include these routes in their Ardennes adventure.

Really very beautiful.

In the mid-19th century, flooding from the Göhl River posed a major threat to the mine in Bleyberg/Plombières: Water repeatedly penetrated the tunnels and claimed lives. To prevent this, a diversion of part of the river was requested and approved in 1861. By 1862, a tunnel several hundred meters long was built beneath the rock, keeping the Göhl away from the mine. The construction cost approximately 200,000 francs. The tunnel is a technical monument to mining engineering from an era when hazards were deliberately controlled while simultaneously harnessing hydropower. It demonstrates how work-related accidents were prevented while simultaneously harnessing resources.

A walk with some challenge, many boulders to step over or climb

Beautiful valley of the state, with many bridges over the river.

The site of the former Plombières mine is home to species-rich calcareous grassland meadows, now protected as a nature reserve. The exceptional flora and fauna of this area are due to the heavy metal-rich soils, particularly the presence of zinc in the subsurface. Among the natural meadow relics, visible traces of the former metal industry can still be found: – Walls from former foundry floors – Remains of old smelting furnaces – Stones from former industrial buildings A small stream meandering through the area further enriches the ecological diversity of this special place. The "Gueule" viewpoint, which offers a glimpse into a cave opening, is particularly impressive and worth a visit.

Sturdy shoes are necessary, it can be slippery and wet.

A pristine stream valley in a fantastic landscape. Nature lovers will get their money's worth here.