Gileppe Dam, Jalhay

Name: Gileppe Dam
Address: Route de la Gileppe, Jalhay, 4845, Belgium

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Top attraction, View point, Bridge, Dam

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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. The monumental structure with its unusually thick profile played an important role in establishing an international standard for masonry gravity dams as a technology for major water supply systems. It was considered one of the strongest dams in Europe at the time, and it was the first dam built in modern Belgium. In the first decade of the 21st century, it was noted as supplying most of the drinking water for Verviers, as well as industrial water, and as producing hydroelectricity. ()

Local name: Barrage de la Gileppe Opened: 28 July 1878 (146 years ago)Length: 1198 ftReservoir area: 0.5 mi²Coordinates: 50°35'21"N, 5°58'26"E

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Route de la GileppeJalhay 4845 Belgium

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

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

5.9 miSE
Ski area, Winter sport
High Fens
151 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...
4.1 miNE
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Kehrwegstadion, Eupen
104 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.
6.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Baraque Michel, Jalhay
159 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.
0.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Gileppe
21 min walk • 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.
3.5 miNE
Art gallery, Museum, Art museum
IKOB, Eupen
91 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.
5 miW
City
Verviers
128 min walk • One of the city's main attractions is its rich textile heritage. Verviers was once known as the "Wool Capital of the World" and played a significant role in the textile industry during the 19th century. Visitors can explore the impressive Maison de l'Espérance, a...
3.6 miN
50°38'18"N • 6°0'15"E
Karting Eupen, Eupen
93 min walk • Game and entertainment center
4.9 miN
Locality
Welkenraedt
126 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.
6.6 miNW
Locality
Thimister-Clermont
168 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.
1.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Stade Lambert Fourir, Limbourg
47 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.
2.8 miN
Locality
Baelen
72 min walk • Baelen is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium. On January 1, 2006, Baelen had a total population of 4,060. The total area is 85.73 km² which gives a population density of 47.36 inhabitants per km². The municipality consists of the following districts: Baelen and Membach.