On this hike you will explore the plant sea of the High Vens via picturesque wooden walkways and overlook the unique prairie landscape from the highest point in Belgium.

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Last updated: March 3, 2025

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71 m

Baltia Hill – Highest Point of Belgium

Built in 1923, this hill marks the highest point in Belgium (Botrange signal - 694 meters). At six meters high, it also allows visitors to reach the symbolic altitude of 700 meters.

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View of the Walloon Fens from the Signal de Botrange

As part of a hike, you should also visit this viewing platform. A wonderful view opens up beyond the Walloon Fens, including in the direction of Kalterherberg. When the weather …

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2.40 km

Wooden boardwalks through the High Fens

Due to the very well laid out network of paths in the Walloon Fens, you have the best opportunities to enjoy the scenic beauty on boardwalks, nature trails and forest paths.

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Dead Trees of the Hautes Fagnes Moor

Wonderful view over the Hohe Venn. Picturesque boardwalks lead you safely over the moorland, then it goes on narrow paths through the beautiful landscape.

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12.6 km

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7.60 km

4.98 km

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5.32 km

4.70 km

1.62 km

902 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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VISITWalloniaDecember 13, 2019

On this hike you will explore the plant sea of the High Vens via picturesque wooden walkways and overlook the unique prairie landscape from the highest point in Belgium.
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Your tour starts at the "Signal de Botrange", a 24 meter tower with a fantastic view over the Venn. From there you follow wide wooden

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Phi DVFebruary 27, 2023

Is there parking nearby? Thanks and VG from Osnabrueck

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The magical High Fens in Botrange - Belgian Ardennes

Baltia Hill – Highest Point of Belgium

View of the Walloon Fens from the Signal de Botrange

Wooden boardwalks through the High Fens

Dead Trees of the Hautes Fagnes Moor

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