Starting point: car park next to the Robertville dam
Follow the WM 07 markings - blue rectangles
Waimes – The panoramic views of the Warche
This marked walk, which appears on various walking maps, is one of the most beautiful walks in Belgium. It offers superb views of Reinhardstein Castle, which the walk passes by.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.29 mi -
Average duration: 2h 00 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 531 ft -
Descent: - 538 ft -
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Highest point: 1,709 ft -
Lowest point: 1,358 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Waimes -
Start/End: N 50.45204° / E 6.108684° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,637 ft - Car park, Robertville Dam
- 1 : mi 1.03 - alt. 1,670 ft - Warche Valley Nature Reserve
- 2 : mi 1.77 - alt. 1,365 ft - The Warche
- 3 : mi 1.86 - alt. 1,378 ft - Bayehon Stream
- 4 : mi 2.41 - alt. 1,496 ft - Laces
- 5 : mi 2.67 - alt. 1,578 ft - Château de Reinhardstein
- S/E : mi 3.29 - alt. 1,637 ft - Car park, Robertville Dam
Notes
Good shoes are essential, walking sticks are very useful, as the route goes up and down and can be slippery in places.
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+692 ft
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