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Weser Reservoir (Eupen Dam) – Gileppe Dam loop from Jalhay

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Weser Reservoir (Eupen Dam) – Gileppe Dam loop from Jalhay

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Weser Reservoir (Eupen Dam) – Gileppe Dam loop from Jalhay

04:03

59.5km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.91 km

Djîlotheid

Forest

6.45 km

Lake Gileppe

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The Gileppe Lake is a reservoir located in the high Ardennes, at the gateway to the Hautes Fagnes plateau, a few kilometers east of the old wool town of Verviers …

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11.1 km

Soor Valley

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The thrush has already grown into a strong vennbach here. In the river bed, the Vennwacken typical of a Vennbach, interspersed with quartzite veins.

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16.6 km

Hillsperre

Lake

19.5 km

Viewpoint

23.7 km

Good view of the Weser Dam

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Just a few kilometers outside the city center of Eupen is a gigantic concrete wall, the Wesertalsperre and the Lac d'Eupen formed by the confluence of the Vesder and the …

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33.4 km

Forest Cycle Path in Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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The surface here is tip top.

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36.3 km

Weser Reservoir (Eupen Dam)

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Beautifully situated lake with a navigable dam. The circumnavigation of the dam is worthwhile.

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49.8 km

Lac de La Gileppe viewpoint

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Beautiful viewpoint over the Lac de La Gileppe.
The Lac de La Gileppe is a drinking water reservoir and is one of the oldest in Europe. The dam was built between 1869 and 1875.

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54.2 km

Gileppe Dam

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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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54.2 km

Gileppe Dam Lion

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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 …

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54.8 km

Bois de la Borchêne

Forest

59.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

10.0 km

6.80 km

707 m

Surfaces

50.1 km

7.21 km

1.87 km

167 m

152 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 31 July

23°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

March 3, 2024,von Roetgen, Wesertalsperre, Eupen, La Gilllepe, wieder nach Roetgen

After the la Gileppe dam, there was a small piece of mountain and then uphill, which was not mobile because the path only consisted of a washed-out gully and a small, narrow wooden footbridge at the apex. It was time to push. Otherwise it's nice to drive. 😅😂

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June 16, 2026,Wesertalsperre- Lac de la Gileppe

Great tour with lots of forest, almost car-free, good paths, good to ride except for 500 meters off-road 😉

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September 2, 2023,Runde um Gileppe- und Wesertalsperre

I saved the tour from Roland. Nice, varied tour. The loose surfaces are quite easy to ride on, but the tour is still a bit demanding. For relaxation: There are only about 600 meters in altitude instead of the stated 1000.

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March 9, 2025,Radtour bei Kaiserwetter an Gileppe, - und Wesertalsperre🇧🇪

And here is the link to the Relive video:
relive.com/view/vevY75EDWy6

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Weser Reservoir (Eupen Dam) – Gileppe Dam loop from Jalhay

Lake Gileppe

Soor Valley

Good view of the Weser Dam

Forest Cycle Path in Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Weser Reservoir (Eupen Dam)

Lac de La Gileppe viewpoint

Gileppe Dam

Gileppe Dam Lion

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