The Poleur peat bog in the High Fens

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3.11 km
36 m
00h37
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Fancy 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

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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

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 982 m (32 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 2.92 km (94 %)

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Water rich area

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        1. Signpost

          0 · Distance Marker
          For restaurant Baraque Michel, turn LA here. More information: hotel-restaurant Baraque Michel, …
          Natuurmagazine Roots
        2. Fagne de la Poleûr

          0 · Natural area
          The Fagne de la Poleûr is located in the East Belgian municipalities of Weismes and Malmedy. The …
          Dromos
        3. Fagne Polleur

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          Mattias Deny
        4. Hill

          0 · POI
          Mattias Deny
        5. High Fens

          0 · Natural area
          High Fens - Baraque Michel
          Zeppos
        6. Paddle path in the High Fens

          0 · Natural area

          The plateau of the High Fens is one of the last areas in Belgium with unspoilt wilderness.

          Wandelpunt
        7. High Fens Scientific Station

          0 · University
          The Hautes-Fagnes scientific station is a field research station of the University of Liège, …
          Wikipedia
        8. Operation Stösser

          0 · Mountain
          Operation Stösser was a paratroop drop into the American rear in the High Fens area during the …
          Wikipedia
        9. Tourist-info-le-haut-pays-des-fagnes-signal-de-botrange

          0 · Visitingcenter
          Opening hours:
          Tuesday: 10.00 – 15.00
          Wednesdayi: 10.00 – 15.00
          Fédération du Tourisme de la province de Liège

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