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Grosser Sumpfstieg – Polleur Venn Runde von Waimes

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Grosser Sumpfstieg – Polleur Venn Runde von Waimes

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December 21, 2018

Grosser Sumpfstieg – Polleur Venn Runde von Waimes

Hard

05:16

19.8km

3.7km/h

220m

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Overview

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

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.36 km

Baltia Hill – Highest Point of Belgium

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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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1.80 km

Boardwalks

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This section consists of a wooden footbridge and in places also a natural hiking trail/path on which dogs can be carried on a leash.

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2.08 km

Grosser Sumpfstieg Boardwalk

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Very beautiful section of the trail, partly consisting of a velvety soft peat path.

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3.85 km

Fagne de la Poleûr Boardwalk

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In the upper section of the Polleur-Venn, the wooden boardwalks are in good condition; further down, however, there is significant wear and tear.

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5.32 km

Fischbach Chapel

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The chapel was built in 1830–1831 at the instigation of Henri-Toussaint Fischbach, an industrialist from Malmedy, who wanted to express his gratitude for the rescue of his father-in-law in the Venn.

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7.02 km

Croix des Fiancés Memorial

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The cross tells the dramatic story of two young people who wanted to get married. In January 1871, they decided to cross La Fagne to get the necessary papers for …

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8.90 km

Polleur Stream Shelter at Pont de Baileu

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A shelter that is relatively clean inside. Ideally suited for a rest.

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19.4 km

Botrange Nature Park Visitor Centre

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In the nature center there are lots of flyers and information material about excursion destinations and events in the surrounding area. There is also a medicinal herb garden, toilets, a …

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.74 km

6.87 km

2.75 km

1.10 km

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

2.63 km

1.68 km

1.30 km

893 m

< 100 m

Route Details

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Grosser Sumpfstieg – Polleur Venn Runde von Waimes

Baltia Hill – Highest Point of Belgium

Boardwalks

Grosser Sumpfstieg Boardwalk

Fagne de la Poleûr Boardwalk

Fischbach Chapel

Croix des Fiancés Memorial

Polleur Stream Shelter at Pont de Baileu

Botrange Nature Park Visitor Centre

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