A surprising feeling of no longer being entirely in Belgium... and for good reason! A change of scenery right from the start, where the climb up the first hill leads to works of art set in the middle of nature and, a little further on, an art gallery in a bus shelter and an adjoining open-air café.
The rest of the route is a little more traditional, with rolling landscapes, beautiful panoramic views and a fairly balanced mix of countryside and forest (leaning towards the forest). The end of the route is on tarmac with a little traffic (at walking pace) as it connects Ouren and Dreiländereck. Probably best avoided on busy weekends (in good weather during the summer holidays).
Three borders circuit in Ouren
A long walk in the heart of the Eifel countryside, passing through three European countries: Belgium, Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. You will discover the memorial dedicated to the founding of the Europe of Six.
In addition to the landscapes of the Our valley and some of its tributaries, you will discover the incomparable Welchenhausen museum and its "sculpture trail".
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 11.48 mi -
Average duration: 6h 35 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,486 ft -
Descent: - 1,460 ft -
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Highest point: 1,680 ft -
Lowest point: 1,043 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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City:
Burg-Reuland -
Start/End: N 50.140446° / E 6.135737° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,060 ft - Ouren car park
- 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 1,076 ft - Our (rivière) affluent de la Sûre - Allemagne
- 2 : mi 0.81 - alt. 1,316 ft - Border
- 3 : mi 2 - alt. 1,161 ft - Welchenhausen
- 4 : mi 2.56 - alt. 1,135 ft - Oberhausen
- 5 : mi 3.91 - alt. 1,611 ft - Border
- 6 : mi 5.11 - alt. 1,342 ft - Schiebachsberg
- 7 : mi 6.54 - alt. 1,276 ft - Jansborn
- 8 : mi 6.98 - alt. 1,312 ft - Schiebach
- 9 : mi 8 - alt. 1,650 ft - Route
- 10 : mi 10.07 - alt. 1,158 ft - Ribbach
- 11 : mi 10.54 - alt. 1,053 ft - Ribbach
- 12 : mi 10.93 - alt. 1,047 ft - Our (rivière) affluent de la Sûre - Allemagne
- S/E : mi 11.48 - alt. 1,060 ft - Ouren car park
Worth a visit
Burg-Reuland
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