Description
The village of Berlé, with 100 inhabitants, is located on a plateau surrounded by several picturesque valleys. This is exactly where the Auto-Pédestre hiking trail runs.
The starting point of the Auto-Pédestre Berlé is located in the village center, on the Buergknapp plateau. First, the route goes down into the valley of the Krupbéiwen, along the Sollerbaach to the mill of Soller, whose water wheel has been inactive since 1936. The milling operation was discontinued in 1945. Today the mill is privately owned.
Then it goes uphill to the Neuf Champs and downhill again into the valley of the Donkelserbaach.
The circular route ultimately leads back to Berlé. Next to the village church of St. Blaise, there is a monument honoring the American liberators of the 90th Infantry Division. During the Battle of the Bulge, between December 1944 and January 1945, the village was completely destroyed, forcing nearly all residents to leave the locality. The village is located very close to the Belgian city of Bastogne, one of the key sites of the Battle of the Bulge.
The Auto-Pédestre hiking trail ends at the church.
Signposting
For your safety
Weather conditions such as wetness, ice, and wind can make a route more difficult. The information refers to optimal conditions.
Equipment
Sturdy footwear and something to drink.
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