Aachen to the Meuse Valleyi
This section, comprising four stages, starts in Aachen (Germany) and ends in Namur, the capital of the Walloon Region in Belgium.
A route presented in two sections :
- a journey through the Pays de Herve along the former L38 and L39 railway lines, now fully converted (RaVel)
- the Meuse Valley, from Liège to Namur, following the towpath
This peaceful route, which is very well maintained and signposted, offers a wealth of varied discoveries for everyone.
< Aix-la-Chapelle
Namur >
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The 4 stages of the section « Aachen to the Meuse Valleyi »
Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen), a former imperial city, lies at the very heart of Europe.
Charlemagne (748-814) was the ancestor of Europe and the founding father of France and Germany. With his imperial coronation, the royal palace at Aachen became his favourite residence and, for almost two decades, the centre of the Carolingian Empire.
From the borders of the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium (the 3 Bornes), the Pays de Herve reveals a land of hedgerows and orchards.
This verdant region boasts a remarkable heritage: three of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Wallonia”, Val-Dieu Abbey, the Meuse Valley, the Trois-Bornes…
In the Pays de Herve, you produce syrup (Liège syrup, you see it everywhere and put it in everything!), cheese of the same name which, in terms of scent, is as good as a Munster! Not forgetting cider and beer.
The RAVeL that takes you to Liège is used today by a wide variety of users : on a daily basis for work, school or shopping, and also for leisure, relaxation or tourism.
Liège is a must-see stopover. It has a reputation for being welcoming, lively, laughing… it’s nicknamed the Cité Ardente!
It has a varied architectural, historical and cultural heritage.
The new station, an aerial structure designed by Santiago Calatrava, is well worth a visit.
The start of the route runs alongside the industrial estate, which is impressive but fortunately undergoing conversion.
Then, Huy‘s approach becomes more peaceful.
Situated halfway between Liège and Namur, the site has always been strategic. The town boasts a magnificent collegiate church and a peaceful centre offering great walks through its very rich and eventful history.
Still following the RAVeL on the right bank of the Meuse, we reach Andenne, a small town on the Meuse.
Next, a gentle entry to Namur , the other capital of Belgium!