Rock Formation Before the Descent – Amel/Amblève loop from Amel

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Rock Formation Before the Descent – Amel/Amblève loop from Amel

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Rock Formation Before the Descent – Amel/Amblève loop from Amel

04:08

14.7km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.88 km

Rock Formation Before the Descent

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here the Luzi steps down the mountain 😂

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2.93 km

Old Quarry with Rock Formations

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Near Montenou lies an old quarry hidden in the forest, where impressive rock formations testify to ancient geological forces. A special place that will certainly fascinate nature lovers and adventurers!

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4.90 km

Thirimont panorama

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Very nice view of Thirimont

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7.47 km

Amel/Amblève

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The Amel is a tributary of the Ourthe in East Belgium. Its source is located near Honsfeld in the Belgian Eifel, on the border between the municipalities Amel and Büllingen. The name of the river is Celtic and means water.

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7.81 km

Wooden bridge over the Amel River

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Between Ligneuville and Montenau, on the hills to the left and right of the Amel, there is a magnificent mountain bike area.

The Amel - the name means pure water …

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10.4 km

Amblève River

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View of the Amel, which rises near the village of Honsfeld and flows into the Ourthe after 93 kilometers in Comblain-au-Pont.

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10.8 km

Root path along the Amel

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Adventurous section. When it is wet, caution is advisable here, as the roots can then be very slippery.

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12.2 km

Saint Raphael Convent

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Today the meeting place St. Raphael is located in the monastery of Montenau. Groups, families and individuals can stay in the building. Hikers are also welcome guests. You can read everything else here: montenau.net.

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

4.43 km

2.22 km

1.39 km

254 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

4.71 km

2.01 km

1.43 km

1.39 km

254 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 11 October

13°C

4°C

6 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 21, 2026,Rotsformatie voor de afdaling – Amel/Amblève rondtocht vanuit Amel

Left early, and the forests of Amel certainly offered the necessary cooling, by the Amblève the sun was working hard to make me sweat.

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July 11, 2026,Montenau

A legend tells.. once upon a time, dwarves lived in the crevices of the Kuckerell high in the Wolfsbusch, where they made millstones. They supposedly brought the finished millstones to Montenau at night and took the food that the inhabitants of Montenau had prepared for them. But one day the dwarves - nobody knows why - supposedly left the area …

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