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

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

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

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9.82km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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After 4.45 km for 58 m

After 7.08 km for 220 m

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193 m

Lion on the dam at Lac de la Gileppe

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

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3.52 km

Path along the reservoir

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The cycle path is well developed, especially on the north-eastern bank section, and is enjoying increasing popularity, especially on weekends

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6.68 km

Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue

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The tallest lion in the world (*if the Sphynx doesn't count):
The stone lion is the landmark of the Gilepppe dam. With a length of 13.5 m, the massive 180-ton …

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7.07 km

Gileppe Panorama Tower with Restaurant

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In the 1970s, the province of Liège decided to build a 77.60 m high observation tower. Construction lasted from 1976 to 1982 due to financial and political problems, after which …

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7.40 km

View of the Eupen Dam

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9.82 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.69 km

1.46 km

1.31 km

181 m

147 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

4.50 km

592 m

144 m

< 100 m

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

Lion on the dam at Lac de la Gileppe

Path along the reservoir

Gileppe Dam and the Lion Statue

Gileppe Panorama Tower with Restaurant

View of the Eupen Dam

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