Weywertz: Cross-country skiing, tobogganing and trails in the Warche Valley

If you are looking for accommodation in Weywertz, you will find documented winter activities, circular trails and cycling connections here, with clear differences in length and character. For cross-country skiing, four loops of 2, 4, 6 and 8 km are available at Zum Himmelchen. They start at the chalet and lead through fields and forests. There are also three toboggan runs there. Winter Hiking Trail 1 runs away from the cross-country ski trails and is described as an alternative for non-skiers.

Winter trails and cross-country skiing in the immediate vicinity

The different routes also make Weywertz interesting for groups with different interests, without everyone having to choose the same activity. The Lichterwanderung is a 10 km-long winter walk starting and ending at the church in Weywertz. The route passes nativity scenes and illuminated garlands. Those who prefer a shorter walk will find the Kruisweg Weywertz, a 1.8 km-long, low-barrier walking route in the middle of nature. This designation describes the character of the trail; no further information on specific accessibility is documented.

Hikes between the church, forest and Warche

Several differently designed routes are available for longer tours. The Narcissenwandeling is an 8.9 km-long circular trail starting and ending at the church in Weywertz. The 7.7 km-long Zum Sankersborn loop and the 12 km-long hike Zum Burghügel also start and end there; the latter leads through forests and past idyllic places. The Hochgelegenes Land – Weywertz route initially runs across meadows and gentle hills before reaching the Warche Valley below Weywertz.

Further landscape impressions can be gained on the Naar de oude molen hike, which connects forest, woodland, meadows and a river. The BLAUW Trailrun Bütgenbach is 15 km long and includes several trail sections to Brückberg. In Weywertz, this is also called “La Nowe” in Walloon; the return route leads via Nidrum. The route offers views of the Warche River. Hundreds of thousands of wild daffodils bloom in the Warche Valley from mid-April.

Cycling connections and trails without steep climbs

For cycling tours, the RAVeL L45a branches off from the Vennbahn in Weywertz. The route runs for 38.5 km via Bütgenbach and Bullange to Losheimergraben. It follows a former railway line and is considered a relaxed cycling route without any significant climbs. The Ovelo cycling route – Around Lake Bütgenbach follows the Vennbahn for around 5 km along the municipal boundary of Weywertz. In addition, after leaving the lake, the Venntrilogie runs along the Warche and meets the RAVeL Vennbahn in Weywertz.

Townscape and excursions into the countryside

The Genusstour 11 leads downhill from Weywertz to a flat pasture landscape along the Warche. A small beach on the riverbank invites visitors to linger. The Hochgelegenes Land – Weywertz route also showcases the transition between open terrain, gentle hills and the valley at a lower elevation. Those looking for a cultural point of reference alongside the outdoor routes can take note of the St. Michael Parish Church: it was built in 1958–1959 and stands in the shade of a village lime tree more than 350 years old. Its windows depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments.

For comparing other destinations, Stavelot (Stavelot), Sougné-Remouchamps (Sougné-Remouchamps), Lierneux (Lierneux), Weismes (Weismes), Büllingen (Büllingen), Trois-Ponts (Trois-Ponts), Spa (Spa) and Jevigné (Jevigné) are also available to you.

For the broader travel overview: Liège.