Looking for beautiful landscapes and walks along the water? In the province of Luxembourg, the Nature Reserve welcomes you to a vast area comprising traditional villages, wild landscapes, beautiful valleys and enchanting streams.

It covers 76,000 hectares in the north-east of the province of Luxembourg and includes the municipalities of Bertogne, Gouvy, Houffalize, La Roche-en-Ardenne, Sainte-Ode and Tenneville. This is the Deux Ourthes Nature Reserve, a vast mountainous area, so named because it covers the valleys where the two branches of the river Ourthe (eastern and western) have their sources. The heart of the Ardennes awaits you: traditional Ardennes villages, deep, wooded valleys, peat bogs and marshes, meadows and rural uplands.

A paradise of flora and fauna

The Deux Ourthes Nature Reserve is full of diverse landscapes that take you on an exploration through rich, varied and generous nature, where flora and fauna flourish in harmony. Stroll along the small clear-water streams, follow the educational paths along the Ourthe, open your eyes and take your time, go hiking (there are dozens of routes for all levels, including the famous Escapardenne trail) and marvel at the sound of nature's heartbeat along the way...

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Looking for somewhere to enjoy a change of scenery with family and friends? Visit Eupen Lake and Dam, just 15 minutes from the town of Eupen. And in winter, this unique setting becomes even more enchanting when it’s covered in ice and snow.

At 63 metres high, the Vesdre Dam has everything you need! Enjoy the breathtaking view, with the lake on one side and the narrow Langesthal valley on the other. After walking around this impressive structure, climb to the top of the panoramic restaurant to take in the spectacular view. Feeling peckish? It's the perfect place to enjoy some excellent comfort food. Liège-style meatballs, a good croque-monsieur or a craft beer will give you a boost, especially after those winter walks.

A bit of climbing

While you’re enjoying a well-deserved break, children can play in the playground in front of the cafeteria. The more adventurous among you may also want to try scaling the highest climbing wall in the Euregio at 33 metres high. Climbing is available at specific times and in the presence of an experienced instructor. And to complete this wonderful day, head for the nearby forests to enjoy a nice wander along the walking and cycling trails.

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This remarkable site is the perfect place to enjoy the unspoilt beauty of nature and take part in a whole host of activities. Come to Nisramont for one of the most beautiful walks in the Ardennes and an escape into a different world!

Nisramont is many things: first of all, a lake - the point where the western and eastern parts of the river Ourthe come together. It’s also a dam built to supply water to all of the neighbouring valleys. The dam, 116m long and 16m high, doubles up as a hydroelectric power station and treatment plant. And the whole place is an outstanding, spectacular site surrounded by nature!

Nature and Fun

Come to Nisramont for one of the most beautiful walks in the Ardennes and escape into an unexpected, idyllic world amidst a well-preserved, almost untouched natural landscape. Take steep little paths up to magnificent viewpoints, following the banks of the Ourthe, around the lake or on another one of the many walks. As well as walking, Nisramont lake also offers a whole host of ways to relax and have fun: fishing, paddle boarding, boating, kayaking, etc. 

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It’s a magnificent walk at the heart of the Elsenborn and Rocherarth Forests that takes you to a unique scenic overlook in Belgium: the incredible Bieley Bluff.  With its 560 m altitude, it’s the highest rock formation in the country.

Ready to go on an adventure? Then set off on a beautiful hike! The destination? An incredible site: Bieley Bluff. From here, the view over the Fens Plateau is absolutely sublime and shows you a postcard landscape. Marvel before this picture perfect countryside, nuances of colour, shimmering little river, dense forests… The scenery is straight out of a fairy-tale or the Lord of the Rings. Naturally, you have to walk far to get there (around 12 km) but you won’t be disappointed when you do, we promise!

At the heart of the Eastern cantons

Bieley Bluff is in Elsenborn in Belgium, but its particularity is that you can only get there through… Germany!  Why? The rock formation is in a military red zone (the Elsenborn military base) which is not accessible to the public. Getting there is therefore a little journey in itself. Here, from the confines of Belgium, you can cross the border easily. Your route will take you over the Belgian-German border (be aware, the crossing is sometimes shut for security reasons because of military manoeuvres) before continuing the walk in the heart of Elsenborn Forest to finally reach the famous Bieley Bluff. It’s waiting for you, proudly standing in the middle, overlooking the Perlenbach Valley. Take a breath, admire and feast your eyes…

This cross-border walk is not signposted, but you can enter the GPS coordinates: 50°28’05.2 ″N 6° 18’07.1 ″E. Dogs are allowed on the lead. The route is suitable for children but not for pushchairs or people with reduced mobility.

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Get ready to experience a multitude of dizzying sensations! Give your taste buds a thrill at the panoramic restaurant and head up into the trees on the Accropark’s high rope courses.

Would you like to admire the dam and surrounding views from a height? Climb aboard one of the two glass lifts and enjoy the 360° view from the top of the tower. An incredible sensation! Up high, a panoramic restaurant perched at an altitude of 77 metres offers an extraordinary sensory experience. A veritable feast for your eyes and your taste buds. If you prefer to keep your feet firmly on the ground, the Burger Bar offers relaxed family dining with a conveniently located playground alongside it. The ideal place to enjoy a locally sourced beef burger and fries, with the grown-ups sitting in comfort while the little ones enjoy a run-around.

Adrenaline rush

If you like your activities a little more energetic, you will love the Accropark and its treetop rope courses, where you can cross monkey bridges and whizz down zip lines. The courses are accessible to adults, teenagers and children from 1.3 m tall. Everybody’s happy! You can also explore this beautiful region on scooters or electric bikes, weaving your way through the countryside or by following one of the many signposted forest trails. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or you love the good life, you are sure to find something to enjoy at Gileppe Dam!

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It’s a magical, enchanting place at the heart of the High Fens. Bayehon Waterfall is the second-largest waterfall in the country after Coo Waterfall. Albeit less well known that Coo, it’s really worth the detour with its red water and Instagrammable landscape!

Situated near the village of Longfaye, in the municipality of Malmedy, Bayehon Waterfall, whose source is by Botrange, is 9 metres high. If the locals are very proud of it, it’s because not only is it the highest waterfall in the Ardennes region, it’s also the most beautiful. And it’s no doubt the most original due to a specific feature: the water is red! Unfortunately, it’s not a magical phenomenon – there’s a very simple scientific explanation: the water runs through whirlpools and rocks full of iron. When it comes out of the rock into contact with the air, it oxidises, giving it this red colour.

A unique and magical place

What springs to mind when you reach this astonishing place? Walkers are often speechless before its stunning, almost unreal beauty. It’s such a gift to be able to visit this waterfall at the heart of the High Fens countryside! It’s really worth a trip to discover this impressive waterfall and hear the sound of the stream water splashing after a 9-metre fall! What’s more, to get here, your walk takes though through different places showcasing the varied landscape of the high plateau. Awe-inspiring nature shaped by the centuries. You’ll come back from this walk feeling dazzled, as if you’ve been on a journey to wonderland…

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It’s one of the most beautiful places in Belgium. An exceptional site that offers an incredible range of the loveliest postcard landscapes, but also has the highest peaks in the country as well as rich and varied flora and fauna

Be prepared to fall in love with this magnificent region, less than an hour from Liège. You’ll breathe in the spirit of the Ardennes and feel its pulse beating through its forests and rivers, picturesque villages, valleys and meadows, moors and peatland that are unique in Europe. Here is the famous High Fens Plateau, the highest place in Belgium, with peaks at 672 m (Baraque Michel) and 694 m (Signal de Botrange). These places attract many tourists who come to walk on the ‘rooftops of Belgium’.

Embrace the great outdoors 

To enjoy nature as far as the eye can see, take a deep breath of fresh air and set off on a walk through stunning landscapes without needing to take the plane – you’re in the right place. Here, you’ll step out of time. And you’re sure to find what you’re looking for! By the High Fens national nature reserve, the Maison du Parc – Botrange is an ideal starting point for walks. You can acquire walking maps, enjoy guided walks, ride on a wagon or electric bike, go skiing, see exhibitions… Superb moments of relaxation and amusement through a magical place that is unique in Belgium.

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Not even 2 km from Spa, this wonderful corner of nature accessible all year round welcomes you for a wonderful day of relaxation with walks, a restaurant, playground, pedalos and fishing.

Warfaaz lake’s history began in 26 July 1882 when the town of Spa fell victim to a large flood caused by the overflowing water of the Wayai, a tributary stream of the Hoëgne River. To keep the situation from reoccurring, the town decided to build a dam that formed Warfaaz Lake. Construction took four years. Today, the site is a pretty corner of nature that offers a change of scenery with is rustic environment and well-designed facilities. Around the lake are many activities that will delight both kids and grown-ups.

Pleasure and relaxation

Surrounded by asphalt for easy access, the location is ideal for pretty walks or bike, scooter or buggy rides. Although swimming is not allowed, you can borrow pedalos on the lake (from April to October). Everyone will enjoy it! In the fishing period (don’t forget your permit!), the site is ideal to come, sit and try and catch salmon trout, pike, zander or a host of other varieties of fish. It’s true happiness for fishing enthusiasts… After this breath of fresh air, you might feel a bit peckish… Enjoy a delicious lunch at the brasserie by the lake and take advantage of its beautiful terrace with a view over the landscape… As for the kids, they’ll have loads of fun in the playground!

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In the heart of Waimes lies Robertville Lake, a relaxing and convivial place that offers a multitude of activities for young and old to enjoy.

Situated in the beautiful High Fens-Eifel Nature Park, 10 kilometres from Malmedy, Robertville Lake is the ideal place to have fun and/or relax. Want to go swimming with your family or friends? It’s easy to do here as a section of the lake is specially designed for swimming. There are also games with buoys available for even more fun. Dreaming of a trip on the water? Take the opportunity to rent a rowing boat, pedalo or an electric motor boat!

Nature at your fingertips

The beautiful surroundings of the lake are perfect for walking and there are several signposted routes that take you around the lake or into the surrounding forest. Finally, if you're a fishing fan, you’ll be happy to hear that no less than 13 species of fish roam the lake’s waters (bleak, eel, bream, pike, carp, whitefish, roach, perch, pike-perch, fountain salmon, catfish, tench and trout)! You just need to have a Walloon Region permit and a permit from the Ligue des Pêcheurs de l'Est. As you can see, there is no room for boredom here

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Did you know that there’s only one mountain river in the whole of Belgium? It’s true! Hidden deep in the Ardennes valley, it has a rather strange name: the Ninglinspo. Steep paths, geological curiosities and enchanting waterfalls await you.

Diana's Bath, Stag's Bath, Venus's Bath... So many pools and basins welcome the waters of the Ninglinspo, which cascade dramatically down the mountain. For 3.5 kilometres, the river has a gradient of almost 7.5%: enough to enjoy jumping across the quartzite boulders! A little corner of paradise that starts between Remouchamps and Stoumont and is hidden in the village of Sedoz. Between green hills and breathtaking landscapes, the Ninglinspo valley river is a wonderful sight that delights young and old alike.

An enchanting path

Where do you fit in to all this?  Become an adventurer! Hike the steep paths along the river and marvel at the spectacle of nature. There’s a reason that some consider this to be the most beautiful hike in the Ardennes! Walking shoes are essential! Watch the river as it twists and turns. Don't be afraid to get dirty... Not quite ready for such an intrepid adventure? While the route along the river is the most beautiful and impressive, the charms of the Ninglinspo can be enjoyed from several different walking routes. What are you waiting for?

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