580–610 m • Belgian Ardennes · East Cantons
Wirtzfeld, Belgische Ardennen

Winter Tips

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Hotels & Info

Hotels are quickly booked up when it snows. Tourist office: 080/22.76.64 (weekdays). Malmedy: 080/33.02.50 (weekends).

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Parking

Park on the correct side, point the car towards home and do not block traffic flow. Baraque Michel is often overcrowded.

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Quieter alternatives

Bütgenbach, Elsenborn, Rocherath, Büllingen and Manderfeld: equally good snow, fewer crowds.

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Route & Bus

Motorway via Battice → St. Vith → exit 11. Bus: line 390 (Verviers) or 394 (Eupen).

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Sledging

Choose sledges with backrests for children. Use a rope with handles. Choose slopes away from roads.

Driving in winter

Keep more distance, accelerate gently. If skidding: do not brake, disengage the clutch and steer into the skid. Cardboard on the windscreen to prevent frost.