Hautes Fagnes
Belgium's largest high-moor nature reserve, with wooden boardwalks crossing peat bogs and the Botrange signal tower, the country's highest point at 694 meters.
The Hautes Fagnes lie about 50 km southeast of Liège, near the German border. They are Belgium's largest nature reserve and part of the Hautes Fagnes–Eifel Nature Park. The landscape of peat bogs and heathland at over 600 meters is crossed by wooden boardwalks and is unique in Belgium. The highest point, the Botrange signal tower, stands at 694 meters and is the highest point in Belgium. Meadows turn golden in autumn, and cross-country skiing is possible when snow covers the ground in winter. Some areas are ecologically sensitive and require a guide. The weather changes quickly, so bring a windproof jacket and waterproof shoes.
Opening hours
Open all day (some areas closed seasonally)
Nearby sights
- Reinhardstein Castle
- Gileppe Dam
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Limbourg
- Abbey of Stavelot
- Thermes de Spa
- Spa
- Coo Waterfall