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Grand Lys Observation Point – Mefferscheid Arboretum loop from Membach

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Grand Lys Observation Point – Mefferscheid Arboretum loop from Membach

Moderate

4.5

(29)

110

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Grand Lys Observation Point – Mefferscheid Arboretum loop from Membach

04:09

14.9km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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125 m

Weser Bridge

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Coming from Eupen, turn left over the Weser bridge and then steadily uphill through the forest and later down to Lac de la Gileppe.

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260 m

Small car park with drinking water at the entrance to Hertogenwald.

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2.74 km

Bulbous roots

Highlight • Natural Monument

These two trees along the path have particularly imposing and “globular” roots.

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4

3.68 km

Rest area

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A beautiful covered rest area with information board in the Hertogenwald.

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4.32 km

Ideal forest path for a pleasant walk...away from the wide paths.

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4.40 km

Grand Lys Observation Point

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From here you have a very nice view of the Gileppe dam. Information boards provide information about the fauna in the forest area and the history of the Hertogenwald. Well done and interesting, not just for kids.

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8.12 km

Mefferscheid Arboretum

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small 1km walk to discover fir trees from all over the world while having fun. educational walk for little ones and grabds. not possible with stroller

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12.0 km

The forest reserve of Escherbach and von
“Fond Meyer” serves to preserve the species
diversity. The forest reserve offers habitats
for numerous animal and plant species.
This part of the …

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

1.58 km

964 m

570 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

5.17 km

3.26 km

658 m

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Friday 3 July

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8°C

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Comments

February 7, 2026,Membach (Baelen)
"Our great friends, the trees, show us that those who are firmly rooted can easily withstand life's storms. They invite us to rise above the ordinary, to push beyond our limits, and to broaden our horizons."

-> Wise words from the guide, a magical dragon, in the Mefferscheid arboretum!

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