The walk is fully signposted: green rectangle on a white background, topped with a small black duck.
Follow the arrows, which are very well done, or follow the GPS route on the Visorando app.
There are numerous benches and picnic shelters available for a short break along the route.
The Crêtes de la Warche from Xhoffraix
A splendid hike along the Warche ridges, offering superb panoramic views of the region.
The highlight is the beautifully renovated Reinhardstein Castle. In the early 1970s, it was a real ruin that we never imagined would be reborn in such a way!
The first 2 kilometres of the walk take place in the countryside. The rest is almost entirely forest, passing notably by the rocky outcrop known as 'Nez de Napoléon', the Robertville dam, the Kalbusch Mill (campsite and tavern open from Thursday to Sunday) and the impressive Warche Quarry.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.46 mi -
Average duration: 6h 00 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,358 ft -
Descent: - 1,358 ft -
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Highest point: 1,709 ft -
Lowest point: 1,158 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Malmedy -
Start/End: N 50.460167° / E 6.068722° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,683 ft - Xhoffraix Park
- 1 : mi 0.37 - alt. 1,703 ft - La Borbote
- 2 : mi 1.7 - alt. 1,368 ft - Bayehon stream
- 3 : mi 2.46 - alt. 1,614 ft - Access to Reinhardstein Castle - Château de Reinhardstein
- 4 : mi 2.99 - alt. 1,621 ft - Dam
- 5 : mi 3.52 - alt. 1,667 ft - Sharp bend
- 6 : mi 4.02 - alt. 1,647 ft - Napoleon's Nose
- 7 : mi 5.2 - alt. 1,640 ft - Fork
- 8 : mi 5.83 - alt. 1,572 ft - Stream
- 9 : mi 6.68 - alt. 1,640 ft - Crossroads
- 10 : mi 7.16 - alt. 1,434 ft - Héroûmont Woods
- 11 : mi 8.12 - alt. 1,168 ft - La Warche
- 12 : mi 8.92 - alt. 1,217 ft - Warche quarries - information panel
- 13 : mi 9.49 - alt. 1,532 ft - Lacet
- S/E : mi 10.46 - alt. 1,683 ft - Xhoffraix Park
Notes
Worth a visit
Things to see/do nearby: the Bayehon Valley and its pretty waterfall.
Information, tours and seasonal exhibitions can be found at www.reinhardstein.net.
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