Vesdre River – Ourthe Canal loop from Pepinster

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Vesdre River – Ourthe Canal loop from Pepinster

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Vesdre River – Ourthe Canal loop from Pepinster

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48.9km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.5 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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476 m

Confluence of the Hoëgne and Vesdre

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This river originates in the Hautes Fagnes, more precisely in the Fagne de Polleur. It also bears the name Polleur on its first kilometers. It receives the Statte near Solwaster, …

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Art Deco Facade of the Former Textile Factory in Pepinster

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Pepinster traditionally owned many water mills due to its location on two fast-flowing rivers. In the 18th century, four water mills were made suitable for the textile industry, which flourished …

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19.5 km

Vesdre River

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Nice portion of Ravel

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20.7 km

Industrial Footbridge Between Chênée and Angleur (Node 11)

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I'm not a fan of the junctions, I prefer good cycle paths and signage.
Plus a good map or online.

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22.9 km

Ourthe Canal

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Nice little corner just behind the Belle Île shopping center

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24.3 km

Confluence of the Ourthe and the Meuse

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The confluence of the Ourthe and the Meuse is a scenic spot in the Belgian city of Liège, where the two rivers meet and merge. The Ourthe is a tributary …

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29.6 km

View of the Vesdre River in Vaux-sous-Chèvremont

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Vaux-sous-Chèvremont (in Walloon Li Vå-dzo-Tchivrimont) is a section of the Belgian commune of Chaudfontaine located in the Walloon region in the province of Liège.
It borders the Vesdre, a tributary of the Ourthe.

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37.3 km

Saint-Alfred and Saint-Georges Church

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Church dating from 1926.
Somewhat funny how right next to the church is "L'Histoire de Pneus", a tire center.

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48.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

8.34 km

6.82 km

6.35 km

538 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

5.87 km

2.11 km

328 m

299 m

230 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

7°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

June 14, 2025,Durch das Tal der Ourthe und Vèsdre von Lüttich nach Verviers

The route follows a cycle path along the Meuse River only at the beginning, and then along the Ourthe River. The ride along the Vèsdre (Weser) is almost entirely on roads without cycle paths. There are also many businesses located here. The former cloth factory in Pepinster has seen better days. Due to a thunderstorm, the city tour had to …

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