Lake Gileppe

#108 among destinations in Belgium

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake Gileppe is located in Wallonia, in the east of Belgium, near the city of Verviers. There is a 78 m high panoramic tower with a restaurant on the top to look at the lake and the landscape. The water volume is 26,400,000 m³ and the area is 1,3 km². ()

Local name: Lac de la Gileppe Area: 0.5 mi²Length: 8202 ftWidth: 3281 ftElevation: 988 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°35'4"N, 5°59'26"E

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Lake Gileppe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: High Fens, Kehrwegstadion, Baraque Michel, Lake Warfaaz.

5.2 miSE
Ski area, Winter sport
High Fens
132 min walk • The High Fens, also known as Hautes Fagnes in French or Hohes Venn in German, is a unique natural reserve in eastern Belgium, close to the German border. This area is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and, during the winter months, it...
3.8 miNE
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Kehrwegstadion, Eupen
97 min walk • The Kehrwegstadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Eupen, Belgium. It is mainly used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of K.A.S. Eupen of the Belgian First Division. The stadium has a capacity of 8,363 of which 5,603 are seats and 2,760 are standing places.
5.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Baraque Michel, Jalhay
141 min walk • The Baraque Michel is a locality in the municipality Jalhay, in the High Fens, Wallonia. Before the annexation of the Eastern Cantons by Belgium in 1919, it was the highest point of Belgium.
7.1 miSW
Man-made lake and recreational area
Lake Warfaaz
181 min walk • The lake Warfaaz is an artificial lake located in Wallonia near the thermal city of Spa in Ardennes in Belgium. The dam was built in 1892 on the Wayai river. The water volume is 360,000 m³ and the area is 0,08 km². It is a tourist attraction, with water sports, including Pedalo, Fishing.
5.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Eupen
139 min walk • Lake Eupen is an artificial lake near Eupen in East Belgium, not far from High Fens. The lake is created by a dam which was built on the river Vesdre in 1938 but inaugurated only in 1950 by Prince Charles of Belgium.
0.8 miNW
Arch gravity dam built in the 1870s
Gileppe Dam, Jalhay
21 min walk • The Gileppe Dam is an arch-gravity dam on the Gileppe river in Jalhay, Liège province, Wallonia, Belgium. It was built in the 1870s to supply water for the wool industry in nearby Verviers.
3.4 miNE
Art gallery, Museum, Art museum
IKOB, Eupen
86 min walk • The IKOB Museum of Contemporary Art is a cultural institution in the Province of Liège. It is situated in Eupen, the largest city in the German-speaking Community of Belgium. It was founded in 1993 by Francis Feidler as the "IKOB - International Art Centre of East Belgium" and was renamed to its current name in 2005.
3.8 miN
50°38'18"N • 6°0'15"E
Karting Eupen, Eupen
96 min walk • Game and entertainment center
5.3 miN
Locality
Welkenraedt
136 min walk • Welkenraedt is a small town located in the Wallonie region of Belgium, known for its picturesque scenery and rich history. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
7.3 miNW
Locality
Thimister-Clermont
187 min walk • One of the highlights of Thimister-Clermont is the beautiful Château de Wodémont, a stunning 18th-century castle surrounded by lush greenery. Visitors can take a guided tour of the castle to learn about its fascinating past and admire its elegant architecture.
2.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Stade Lambert Fourir, Limbourg
66 min walk • The Stade Lambert Fourir is a football stadium of the Royal Dolhain FC in Limbourg, Belgium. The club has three football fields. The facilities were restored some years ago. The main building or main grandstand consists of several facilities.

Lake Gileppe

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Lake Gileppe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)