Grand Lys Observation Point – Mefferscheid Arboretum loop from Membach

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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

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: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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260 m

Parking and drinking water fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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278 m

Eastern Hertogen Forest

Highlight • Forest

Access to the Eastern Hertogenwoud

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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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3.68 km

Rest area

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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4.32 km

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

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

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4.40 km

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

Highlight • Forest

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

Escherbach – Fonds Meyer Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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 forest reserve is a natural
protected area in which the natural
Development of the forest without intervention
people takes place. There is one here
high proportion of standing and lying down
Dead wood. Dead wood is an important source of life
space for numerous endangered species.
Other parts of the forest reserve will
controlled by the hand of the forester. the goal is
here a greater incidence of light through thinning, thus the beech and oak forest
can rejuvenate. In addition, the spruces are
been removed from swampy locations,
because they are not appropriate for the location there.

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

1.58 km

500 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

5.17 km

3.26 km

658 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

10°C

4°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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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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