View of the Gileppe Dam – Historic Center of Limbourg loop from Gileppe Dam

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View of the Gileppe Dam – Historic Center of Limbourg loop from Gileppe Dam

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View of the Gileppe Dam – Historic Center of Limbourg loop from Gileppe Dam

03:50

13.4km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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41 m

View of the Gileppe Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of the dam is really beautiful in every season.

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86 m

Gileppe Dam, Reservoir and Panoramic Viewing Tower

Highlight • Monument

Two glass-enclosed elevators take you up to the 77m high lookout tower and that too without a fee. Up here, where there is also a restaurant, you have a dream …

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3.30 km

Al' Neûre Barake Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Reference point that can serve as a picnic stop, for example, or take shelter in the event of heavy rain.

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6.61 km

Path Along the Old City Wall of Limbourg

Highlight • Historical Site

Due to the width of this wall (approx. 3 m), it can be assumed that it was formerly a fortification wall.

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6.73 km

Ardennes Gate & Poswick Castle

Highlight • Castle

This path is the only access in the southern area of the village and is called Porte d'Ardenne. In the Middle Ages, this section of the fortress was vulnerable and …

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6.79 km

Historic Center of Limbourg

Highlight • Historical Site

No souvenirs, no tourist hustle and bustle, living residents, flair – GREAT!

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6.95 km

Saint George's Church (Sint-Georgiuskerk) Limbourg

Highlight • Religious Site

Unfortunately the church (as of 3/2024) is not accessible!
St. George's Church is the only building in the city with a preserved tower. The church is located on the site …

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

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