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Discover all benefitsFancy a short route that you can do with the whole family? At the scientific station on Mount Rigi, you can follow a green route of more than three kilometers. Here, too, snow-covered pine trees and hiking trails create a fairytale atmosphere and you have to take a few walks. Along the way, you will also find information boards with fascinating facts about the High Fens. Afterwards, you can enjoy a nice hot chocolate at the Auberge La Baraque Michel, near the beginning and end of the tour.
Start: Mont Rigi Scientific Station, Route de Botrange 137 in Waimes Distance: 3.1 km Markings: follow the green routeInfo? www.ostbelgien.eu/nl/fiche/educationaltrail/leerpad-veen-van-poleur#dmdtab=oax-tab3
Difficulty level: Medium (57/100)
Length: 3.11 km
Duration: 00h37
Total ascent: 36 m
Maximal slope: 2.9 %
Average slope: 1.2 %
Net ascent: 0 m
Total descent: 36 m
Paved roads: 982 m (32 %)
Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)
Car free roads: 2.92 km (94 %)
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The plateau of the High Fens is one of the last areas in Belgium with unspoilt wilderness.
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