Head to Butchenbach and park in any car park along the lake, then take the path that goes around the lake and follow the signs that say "tour du lac 10 km" in German.
An easy hike with no difficulty, virtually no elevation gain and beautiful scenery... nothing but pleasure!!!
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.05 km
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Average duration: 3h 00
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Difficulty: Easy
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 45 m
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Descent: - 44 m
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Highest point: 576 m
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Lowest point: 544 m
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Country: Belgium
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City: Bütgenbach
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Start/End: N 50.435552° / E 6.209539°
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 544 m - Bütgenbacher See (Lac de Bütgenbach)
- S/E : km 10.05 - alt. 545 m - Bütgenbacher See (Lac de Bütgenbach)
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