Line 38
Connecting the German border to Liège, Line 38 – one of the oldest and most mythical sections of the RAVel – takes you to discover the bocages of Pays de Herve in a bright and verdant setting. There are many view points that allow you to admire and appreciate the landscape.
From Welkenraedt, head to the departure point of Line 38 in Plombières. For beer lovers, don’t hesitate to pair your bike ride with a visit to the Grain d’Orge brewery.
Continue on to Aubel, a village well known for its artisanal apple and pear cordial and cider. You should then leave Line 38 for a quick trip to one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Wallonia: Clermont-sur-Berwinne.
Then continue to Herve and Herviscope at the Pays de Herve Tourist Office (visit at any time). You will gradually leave the bocages of Pays de Herve, joining the "Hasard" slag heaps between Retinne and Micheroux before heading towards Liège.
Eat and drink: There are numerous bars and restaurants in Hombourg, Aubel, Clermont, Herve, and Retinne.
From Welkenraedt, head to the departure point of Line 38 in Plombières. For beer lovers, don’t hesitate to pair your bike ride with a visit to the Grain d’Orge brewery.
Continue on to Aubel, a village well known for its artisanal apple and pear cordial and cider. You should then leave Line 38 for a quick trip to one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Wallonia: Clermont-sur-Berwinne.
Then continue to Herve and Herviscope at the Pays de Herve Tourist Office (visit at any time). You will gradually leave the bocages of Pays de Herve, joining the "Hasard" slag heaps between Retinne and Micheroux before heading towards Liège.
Eat and drink: There are numerous bars and restaurants in Hombourg, Aubel, Clermont, Herve, and Retinne.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Elevation: 345m E+ and 539m E-
- Distance: 58 km
- Starting point: Welkenraedt station
- Node points to follow: 12 → 11 → 10 → 79 → 73 → 72 → 54 → 55 → 53 → 52 → 51 → 48 → 47 → 46 → 45 → 44 → 43 → 42 → 41 → 38 → 35 → 32 → 11 → 5 → 4
- End point: Near Liège-Guillemins station
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Departure/Arrival
Point of interest
Circuit n° 1
- Difficulty :
- Easy
- Height variation :
- 345 D+ m / 539 D- m
- Distance :
- 58 kms
- Departure :
- Lieu de départ Welkenraedt