High Fens, Nature reserve in Province of Liege, Belgium
The High Fens encompasses wetlands, moorlands, and forests across 4,501 hectares, featuring diverse ecosystems with rare plant and animal species.
The area received the European Council's Diploma of Conservation in 1966 and was added to Belgium's UNESCO World Heritage tentative list in 2008.
The Signal de Botrange observation tower stands at the highest natural point in Belgium, drawing visitors to experience the region's natural heritage.
Marked trails through the reserve follow strict access regulations in zones B, C, and D to protect the fragile ecosystem and wildlife.
The reserve's cold, wet climate produces an annual rainfall of 1,400 millimeters, creating conditions for specialized flora like sundew and cotton grass.
Location: Province of Liege
Location: North Rhine-Westphalia
Elevation above the sea: 685 m
Part of: High Fens – Eifel Nature Park
GPS coordinates: 50.52139,6.10278
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23
Belgium contains historic fortresses, nature reserves, medieval castles and museums. From the blue forests of Hallerbos to the flint mines of Spiennes, sites of cultural and historical importance span across the country.
Signal de Botrange
2.3 km
Baraque Michel
2.9 km
Waterfall of Reinhardstein
7.6 km
Reinhardstein Castle
7.6 km
Reichenstein Monastery
7.2 km
Lake Robertville
8 km
Cascade du Bayehon
4.9 km
Croix des Fiancés
4.3 km
St. Lambertus
8.4 km
Butte Baltia
2.3 km
Haus Ternell
7.3 km
Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinley
7.6 km
Fischbach chapel of Malmedy
2.8 km
Hautes-Fagnes
905 m
Russian prisonners camp in Bosfagne
3.8 km
Kaiser Karls Bettstatt
9.3 km
Norbertuskapelle
7.1 km
Tank memorial
7.8 km
Centre nature de Botrange
3.1 km
Dolmen in Solwaster
9 km
Vennhochfläche bei Mützenich
8.7 km
Artboretum de Mefferscheid
8.3 km
Le Boultè
2.7 km
Base de la colonne Hauptmann
2.5 km
Parc naturel Hautes Fagnes-Eifel
1.7 km
Kirmessief
7.3 km
Église Saint-Joseph
7.6 km
Vennhochfläche bei Mützenich
8.8 kmReviews
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