Lake Virelles

#285 among destinations in Belgium

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake Virelles is an artificial lake in Wallonia near the city of Chimay in Belgium. The lake is an important nature reserve with a great number of birds. The lake covers 1,25 km². ()

Local name: Lac de Virelles Area: 0.48 mi²Length: 7546 ftWidth: 3281 ftElevation: 653 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°4'20"N, 4°20'35"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Château de Chimay, Chimay Abbey, Wolfsschlucht I.

2.1 miSW
Historical place, Museum, Forts and castles
Château de Chimay, Chimay
54 min walk • Chimay Castle is a château in Chimay, Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. The castle has been owned by the Prince of Chimay and his ancestors for centuries, and it is open to the public for tours during part of the year.
2.2 miSW
Monastery
Chimay Abbey, Chimay
56 min walk • Chimay Abbey is an abbey in Wallonia in the city of Chimay, Hainaut, Belgium. It has been the name of two or three different religious houses.
7.1 miSE
History museum
Wolfsschlucht I
181 min walk • Führerhauptquartier Wolfsschlucht I was the codename for one of Adolf Hitler's military headquarters, located in a farmhouse of the Belgian village of Brûly-de-Pesche, in the municipality of Couvin, close to the French border.

Lake Virelles

Facts and practical information

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

Château de Chimay, Chimay

Chimay Abbey, Chimay

Wolfsschlucht I