Hautes Fagnes, Belgium

Hautes Fagnes

High moorland crossed by wooden boardwalks, Belgium's highest point.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Hautes Fagnes

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the boardwalks from Signal de Botrange, Belgium's highest point.
  2. AfternoonFollow a longer loop through the peat moors and spruce forest.
  3. EveningStay in Malmedy or Eupen nearby.

Day 2

Visit Spa for a thermal bath, or the Spa-Francorchamps race track.

What to eat

Baisers de Malmedy, giant meringues filled with cream.

Local tips

Make the most of Hautes Fagnes

Beat the crowds

Weekends are busy on the main boardwalks. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The wooden boardwalks crossing the moorland, misty on autumn mornings.

Getting there

Easiest by car. Buses run from Eupen and Malmedy.

Don't miss nearby

Monschau in Germany, about 20 minutes away.

Good to know

Some areas close at times of high fire risk; follow the signs. Weather can change quickly here.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Hautes Fagnes

Getting there

  • Liège Airport (LGG)50 km away
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)85 km away
  • Aachen30 km away
  • Maastricht50 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryBelgium

Questions

Hautes Fagnes: good to know

Is Hautes Fagnes worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. High moorland crossed by wooden boardwalks, Belgium's highest point.

How many days do you need in Hautes Fagnes?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Hautes Fagnes?

You can visit all year. Weekends are busy on the main boardwalks. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Hautes Fagnes?

The nearest airport is Liège Airport (LGG), about 50 km away. Easiest by car. Buses run from Eupen and Malmedy.

What is there to see near Hautes Fagnes?

Nearby hidden places include Aachen (30 km), Durbuy (48 km) and Maastricht (48 km).

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