La Reid: Nature, Trails and History

La Reid combines the classified and protected Charmille du Haut-Marais with historic buildings, viewpoints and the signposted “La Charmille – Balade 23” hiking trail. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in La Reid can plan their stay around a wide range of interests: a 573-metre-long charmille, a viewpoint over the Wayai Valley, neo-Gothic church architecture and traces of several centuries of history create a varied picture of the village.

History and Notable Buildings in La Reid

The new neo-Gothic Saint-Lambert Church in La Reid was built in 1935. During the 1935 rebuilding, the tower and spire were preserved. Another characteristic building is the Arvô de La Reid, a vaulted passageway on Rue de l’Église. The historic villagescape is completed by three public pumps dating from 1856.

The surrounding area is also home to several notable buildings. Château de Jehoster, also known as Ferme de la Chapelle, is a fortified château-farm built in 1660. During the Second World War, Ferme de la Chapelle provided shelter for Jews threatened with deportation as well as members of the resistance. Jehoster is also home to Ferme de la Porte de Fer, a square farmhouse dating from the 17th century and built in the Liège Renaissance style.

Château de Hautregard in the La Reid area has been mentioned since 1575 and was extended in 1622. These historical details make the area particularly interesting for travellers who want to combine their stay not only with hiking but also with architectural history and regional sites of remembrance.

Charmille, Hiking Trails and Views

The Charmille du Haut-Marais is a classified and protected site at the entrance to the Domaine de Bérinzenne. At 573 metres long, it provides a clearly identifiable focal point for anyone wishing to explore the landscape around La Reid. The “La Charmille – Balade 23” hike is marked with a blue rectangle and begins at La Charmille.

The Chemin des Sources offers a different perspective. After leaving La Reid, it follows a ridge to a viewpoint over the Wayai Valley and the town of Spa. This distinguishes between two different hiking interests: the Charmille provides a distinctive landscape feature, while the Chemin des Sources is associated with views over the valley and town.

For active days, the FORESTIA adventure park offers 11 treetop courses and more than 100 obstacles. Travellers with different interests can therefore choose between scenic experiences, historical discoveries and a range of courses without limiting their travel plans to just one type of activity.

Practical Information for Your Stay

A regional hiking map is available from the office of the Syndicat d’Initiative de La Reid or from Café Le Carat on Place du Marais in La Reid. The Monument national au Maquisard inconnu stands at Col du Maquisard on the N697 between La Reid and Spa, at the end of Route du Maquisard when coming from La Reid.

The Berceau de La Reid is free to access and can therefore be included as another specific stop when exploring the village. Depending on your preferred travel theme, it is worth paying particular attention to your own priorities when searching for a holiday apartment in La Reid: hiking trails and viewpoints, architectural history, sites of remembrance or activities in the adventure park. This allows you to discover the destination according to your preferred daily rhythm.

As another destination on this page, you can also explore Polleur.

For the overarching travel overview: Theux.