Richelsley

#57 among destinations in Belgium

Nature, Natural attraction, Rock

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The Richelsley, also written Richel Ley, is an 80-metre-long and up to 12-metre-high rock formation on the edge of the High Fens, part of the Eifel Mountains, in Belgium. It bears a large cross and is a well-known pilgrimage site. Ley is a German word for "crag" or "rock". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°32'9"N, 6°11'29"E

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WallonieBelgium

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Richelsley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: High Fens, Signal de Botrange, Herba Sana.

5.3 miW
Ski area, Winter sport
High Fens
135 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...
4.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, View point
Signal de Botrange, Waimes
126 min walk • Signal de Botrange is the highest point in Wallonia and in Belgium, located in the High Fens, at 694 metres. It is the top of a broad plateau and a road crosses the summit, passing an adjacent café.
4.8 miS
50°28'3"N • 6°10'13"E
Herba Sana
123 min walk • Park

Richelsley

Facts and practical information

Richelsley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

High Fens

Signal de Botrange, Waimes

Herba Sana