Stage 26. Jalhay (BE) to Spa (BE)

Stage 26. Jalhay (BE) to Spa (BE)


Jalhay is located at the gateway to the Nature Reserve Hautes Fagnes and has countless possibilities for walks in the Hertogen forest along the streams through splendid landscapes and exceptional nature. At the restaurants and brasseries you can taste the regional cuisine such as cabbage or Jalhay black pudding and of course game in autumn.

Spa is located in the Belgian province of Liège and has more than 10,000 inhabitants. The thermal baths of Spa are listed as UNESCO World Heritage, read more…

Overview map and stats:

Start:Jalhay
Coordinates(DD):50.558994 / 5.965489
End:Spa
Coordinates(DD):50.492297 / 5.862506
Distance:15,2 kilometers
Ascent:247 meters
Descent:393 meters
Elevation map:
Path, dirt road, nature trail:91%
Asphalt, road:9%
Pdf route map:Go for download to page here
Gpx track:Go for download to page here
KML file:Go for download to page here
  • Pdf files are excellent for viewing.
  • Gpx tracks can be uploaded to many devices, so you always know your position.
  • KML files can be uploaded in Google Earth. As result you get a detailed satellite view. You can even follow a videotour, which is a linear walk-through the stage.

Some highlights:

The Spa cemetery dates from 1841. At the entrance to the cemetery (on the left) you will first see a grave on which rests a racing driver’s helmet. There is buried Whytworth a motorcycle rider, who was killed during a motorcycle grand prix in Francorchamps in 1950, read more…

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