Aubel : Elderberry walk in the land of orchards (34 km loop)

The old mine site in Plombières houses a natural reserve, characterised by the presence of calamine grasslands. Growing there is a special fauna and flora linked to the concentration of zinc and other heavy metals in the substratum.The range of this type of biotope is very limited in Europe so that some species are endemic. The calamine pansy is the most representative.Two signposted walks leave from the Town Hall and invite you to discover the area. The walk to the mine site shows its history and allows you to experience the natural reserve. You can choose between two different routes.The Natagora route is orientated towards nature and has two branches.The « Boffereth Walk », signposted from the Plombières church gives a third opportunity to discover the village and its surroundings.The old mine site in Plombières is also linked to the RAVeL “Line 38” and “Line 39” and is crossed by the Via Gulia, the route of the Gueule valley.To finish just visit the mine site house.Also take advantage of the adjacent recreational, sports, entertainment and leisure area open to a public of all ages. Dry toilets available.You will also find the Tourist Office of the Municipality of Plombières there.

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The Henri-Chapelle American cemetery and memorial is the final resting place for 7992 service men , most of whom lost their lives during the advance of the US armed forces into Germany. The memorial is composed of a long colonnade where the names of 450 of the missing are inscribed. On one end, a simple but beautiful chapel invites for recollection. On the other end is a visitor center with two large military maps with inscriptions recalling the achievements of the American forces. Across the highway, an overlook affords an excellent view of the rolling Belgian countryside. Every Sunday of summer until the end of September 2018 presentations of the cemetery are held in English at 11am, and in French a 11:30 am. Free. No booking needed. Meeting point on the terrace. We also offer free guided tours every day of the week, all year round, in French or English. We invite you to book the tours 2 weeks prior to visiting the site via e-mail or telephone. Our team will be pleased to help you every day from 9 am to 5 pm.To become a Sentinel of Memory for an individual serviceman in Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery : aomda.org/en/content/serve-sentinel-memory