Hike & Bike

Hike

Want to explore the Ardennes and the region around Malmedy?
With us you will find a wealth of information about the most beautiful places in Eastern Belgium, from the High Fens to the many lakes.

Below we have mapped out some walking routes, which start directly from Daft Hotel.

Even more adventure? East Belgium has more than 1,300 km of signposted trails and enchanting landscapes. Discover them here: ostbelgien.eu/en/walking

Bike

Flannel shirt, vintage cap, stylish high socks… all set to “eat that gravel”!

Our Daft Gravel Pit is the place to be for your most beautiful rides in the Ardennes.

Extra services
Bike wash
Repair kit
Secure storage
Route maps (gpx)
Bike rental partners

#ridefast #chillhard

“1, 2, 1, 2, yo check this out,
it’s the jump off right now
I want everybody,

to put your work down,
put your guns down
And report to the pit, the gravel pit”

Gravel Pit,
Wu-Tang Clan

Hike & Bike
Routes

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So much more
than gravel…

Bed + Bike Ostbelgien Label

All cyclists welcome!

For one night or a multi-day tour, we are recognized as a Bed & Bike hotel.

Mountain Bike

480 km of marked MTB routes, from Baraque Michel to Ouren. Along the most beautiful views of our country!

The MTB trail Stoneman Arduenna, among others, starts in Malmedy.

Renting Bikes

Rent bikes, with or without electric support? Check our partners www.atbike.be or www.sportsetnature.be.

Down Hill

The largest bike park in the Benelux. Impressive downhill & free ride course.

The place to be, also for the world famous Loose Fest, hosted by Nico Vink.

Tips & events
facebook.com/BikePark-Ferme-Libert-Official