recommended route
Border routes – From the foot of the Eifel to the Mergelland
Nature Trail
· Raeren
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Burg RaerenPhoto: Dominik Ketz, CC BY-SA, East Belgium Tourist Agency
The main axis of the network of border routes unites the natural contrasts and historical diversity of the region.
moderate
Distance 27.2 km
7:49 h
295 m
379 m
330 m
190 m
Raeren, Itertal, Lichtenbusch, Köpfchen, Dreiländerpunkt (the point where three borders converge), Vaals, Schneeberg, Orsbach: these are the milestones that are touched by the main axis of the border route network. This way, one single hiking trail combines many of the natural, landscape and cultural-historical sights that make the border region so attractive. The route runs through charming stream valleys and meadow landscapes, over the crests of hills and through woodland areas with quite different characters.
Author’s recommendation
Raeren Castle is a moated castle from the 14th century. In the historical walls there is a pottery museum that reflects the history of stoneware from Raeren. The permanent exhibition comprises 2000 ceramics.
Author
Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
Update: December 27, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
330 m
Lowest point
190 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0 km
Dirt road
0.5 km
Unknown
26.7 km
Rest stops
Farmhouse accomodationSafety information
No special safety instructions. Dogs must be kept on a leash.Tips and hints
East Belgium Tourist Agency
Hauptstraße 54
4780 St.Vith
Tel. +32 80 22 76 64
Start
Raeren - Pottery museum (274 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.678921, 6.120726
DMS
50°40'44.1"N 6°07'14.6"E
UTM
32U 296587 5618076
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Destination
Orsbach
Turn-by-turn directions
By road
Please use the route planner.Parking
Raeren - Pottery museumCoordinates
DD
50.678921, 6.120726
DMS
50°40'44.1"N 6°07'14.6"E
UTM
32U 296587 5618076
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Cross-border tours in East Belgium > https://www.ostbelgien.eu/en/walking/cross-border-tours
Author’s map recommendations
You’ll find hiking guides in the East Belgium webshop https://www.ostbelgien.eu/
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Equipment
Hiking boots recommended.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
27.2 km
Duration
7:49 h
Ascent
295 m
Descent
379 m
Highest point
330 m
Lowest point
190 m
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Descent
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