Bevercé: Forests, the Warche Valley and Routes to the Hautes Fagnes

Bevercé combines protected landscapes, distinctive paths and small cultural monuments to create a destination offering a variety of experiences. Between forests, streams, valley paths and the Hautes Fagnes plateau, you can shape your stay so that short outings have just as much room as a sporting hike. This makes the area appealing to anyone who does not want to limit their holiday to a single activity.

Forest Landscapes and Special Natural Sites

Among the characteristic natural sites are the six old beech trees in a clearing in the Fagne de Longlou forest. They form a protected site and provide a distinctive landmark for exploring the landscape. Another protected site is located at Les Planeresses: a juniper stand can be found there. The protected site comprising Château de Reinhardstein and the Warche Valley also extends into Bevercé. The surroundings therefore present themselves not merely as a forest area, but also as a landscape of valleys, waterways and historical points of reference.

An unusual natural destination is Trou Ozer. The natural cavity is carved into Malmedy puddingstone, and a stream flows through it. Trou Ozer is also home to three species of bats. The site therefore represents a form of landscape exploration in which geological features and wildlife are equally central. When planning your visit, you should respect the natural surroundings and experience the cavity as a natural site in its own right, rather than merely as a stop on a hike.

Routes for Different Types of Holiday Days

The Trôs-Marêts route passes through forests, along streams and waterfalls, and on to the Hautes Fagnes plateau. From Bevercé, it also offers onward travel to the plateau. Those looking for a longer outing can plan to make this route an important part of their day. From Ferme Libert, a walk leads into the Trôs-Marêts valley. A shorter round trip of approximately 2.5 km is also possible there. The approximate distance helps you distinguish a more compact outing from a longer tour without basing your daily planning on a specific walking time.

Further options add to this range. The challenging MDY11 L’Ermitage hike passes close to the hermitage of Bevercé and Ferme Libert. The La Vallée de la Warche hike reaches Bevercé through the deep Warche Valley. In addition, walks and a VITA course are available from Bevercé. This allows you to alternate active and shorter days on a trip catering to different interests. If children are travelling with you, you can choose based on the planned distance and desired pace; no particular route has to become a fixed part of everyone’s schedule.

Culture and Wildlife Observation as Added Attractions

The Saint-Antoine-l’Ermite Chapel is also part of Bevercé’s distinctive character. Its origins date back to 1723. The tower contains a bell by Gotfrid Winckelmeyer de Cöllen. Details like these give a walk or a visit to the area a historical dimension, without requiring the stay to focus exclusively on nature experiences.

Ferme Libert also includes a small animal park with deer and wild boar. Together with the walk into the Trôs-Marêts valley, this provides an opportunity to include nature and wildlife in your daily plans. When choosing a holiday apartment in Bevercé, it can therefore be decisive what kind of holiday you prefer: paths through forests and valleys, a challenging hike, short walks or a combination of landscapes, culture and wildlife observation. A suitable accommodation provides the starting point for a stay arranged according to your individual preferences, without every holiday day having to look the same.

If you would like to discover further destinations in addition to Bevercé, here is a compact overview: Chodes, Longfaye, Bellevaux-Ligneuville, Xhoffraix and Pont.

For the broader travel overview: Malmedy.