Belgium is known for its medieval towns, its friendly inhabitants, the headquarters of the European Union and its chocolate. But did you know that Belgium also has beautiful lakes surrounded by nature? They're worth a visit, because you'll have a great time on the shores of these waters.

Umrunde die zehn größten Seen Belgiens und verdien Dir die Iron Lake Challenge Sammlermedaille in der Edition „Belgium“. Lass sie Deine Motivation für viele schönen Stunden an der frischen Luft sein.

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RULES

The rules for the Iron Lake Challenge "Belgium" are very simple. Nevertheless, we would like to clarify them once again at this point:

• Sign up for the Iron Lake Challenge Belgium!
• To conquer the Iron Lake Challenge Belgium and earn the beautiful collector's medal, you have to walk around the ten largest lakes in Belgium (see below) after you have registered.
• Bicycles, skates, etc. are not allowed, but you are welcome to hike or run.
• Each lake must be circumnavigated "in one piece". This means that you are welcome to take breaks, but you should complete the lake within one day. Of course, you can divide the 10 lakes into different days. Do only one lake per day, because you want to enjoy this time!
• We trust you that you have really circumnavigated the lakes. However, if you want to be included in the honor roll, we need a copy of your tracking. We don't care what you use (watch, smartphone or app).

General PLEASE NOTE!

• Please note that the Belgian road traffic regulations apply in public traffic areas and along roads and cycle paths. So move with consideration.
• You circumnavigate the lakes at your own risk and at your own risk. The operator of this website assumes no liability.
• Please heed medical advice if necessary or have a medical examination before the start of the Challenge. You are responsible for your own health, equipment and condition. Breaking off a tour is not a disgrace, health always comes first!

A few rules for dealing with nature during your lake tour:

• Please take into account the local instructions for the protection of nature.
• Please do not go off the trails.
• Please do not make noise.
• Please do not collect rocks or minerals.
• Please do not collect mushrooms.
• Please do not leave trash lying around.
• Please do not feed animals.
• Please do not make an open fire.
• Please do not pick plants.

This should be obvious to all of us, but it doesn't hurt to remember it from time to time.

REGISTRATION AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Registration for the Iron Lake Challenge Belgium will cost you 24,- EUR.

In this entry fee is our Iron Lake Challenge “Belgium Collectors Medal" and the green marble (20mm) of the Timeless Challenge .

However, you first have to circumnavigate the ten largest lakes in this beautiful country! Only then we will send you the well-deserved medal and marble! After all, you want to earn them and not get them as a gift.

With your registration fee you support my heart project of the Reforestation of one million trees worldwide!

How to register:

• Please click on the logo and you will be redirected to the registration page of our partner Digistore24
• You will now receive a registration confirmation
• Now you have to walk around the ten largest lakes in Belgium. As soon as you have completed the ten lakes, please send us an extract of your tracking as proof. You are also welcome to use our tool (see "Honor Roll" on this page)!
• After we have checked this, you will receive your well-deserved medal and marble. Easy, isn't it?

YOUR MEDAL AND YOUR MARBLE

If you have circumnavigated the ten largest lakes in Belgium on foot, then you have earned the beautiful Iron Lake Challenge "Belgium Edition" medal. This can be the first in your upcoming collection from the Iron Lake Challenge, or add to your existing collection.

The ILC Belgium Medal (diameter 7cm)

LIFE SCORE POINTS AND THE TIMELESS MARBLE

The Iron Lake Challenge is part of our Timeless Challenge. Therefore, you deserve (in addition to the collector's medal) the marble in green (health/sport). This will also be sent to you. The marble will have a diameter of 20mm.

You earn with your performance ca. 12 Life Score Points. These will be added to both the Belgium Roll of Honor and the Life Lake Museum credited.

The ten largest lakes in Belgium

The Coo-Trois-Ponts pumped storage plant should actually be included in the top ten Belgian lakes. This contains two large basins that would fit in terms of size, but unfortunately cannot be circumnavigated. That is why they are missing from our list. Nevertheless, we think that the remaining lakes are more than just charming.

Lac de l´Eau d´Heure

The Lac de l'Eau d'Heure is actually made up of several man-made lakes, some of which are interconnected and form a large recreational area that is well worth a visit. They are difficult to separate, which is why we decided to look at them together. The beauty of this area is that you can walk or run almost exclusively close to the shore. There are about 37 kilometers of wonderful kilometers waiting for you!

Recommended route around the Lac de l'Eau d'Heure (Google Maps)

Gileppe reservoir

The Gileppe dam was originally built to provide much-needed water for the cloth industry in the towns of Eupen, Dolhain, Verviers and Ensival, which had settled along the river. On the dam wall is a 13.5 m high sandstone lion that weighs over 300 tons. You should definitely visit it during your walk around the dam. The circular route around the dam is around 15 kilometers long.

Tour recommendations for circumnavigating the Gileppe reservoir

• OutdoorActive - Around the Gileppe reservoir
• Komoot - Circumnavigation of the Gileppe reservoir

Weser Reservoir

Die Wesertalsperre liegt nahe der Stadt Eupen und wird deshalb häufig auch „Eupen Talsperre“ bezeichnet. Sie stellt das wichtigste Wasserreservoir Belgiens dar. Das Gebiet um die Westertalsperre ist mittlerweile ein beliebtes Naherholungsgebiet mit zahlreichen Attraktionen wie einem Lehrpfad, einem Kletterturm, einem Waldrestaurant und hervorragenden Wegen für Wanderer und Outdoorsportler. Eine Umrundung zu Fuß ist ca. 14,6 Kilometer lang.

Tour recommendations for circumnavigating the Weser dam:

• Komoot – Barrage de la Weser
• Belgiuminfo - Around the Weser Reservoir

Lake Virelles

Lac de Virelles is an artificial lake that has become a natural paradise for many bird species and has now been declared a nature reserve. The entire area also offers a wide range of opportunities for water sports, hiking, running and small adventures. To walk around the lake, you have to cover about 10 kilometers.

Tour recommendations for the circumnavigation of Lac de Virelles

• Komoot - Circumnavigation of the Lac de Virelles
• OutdoorActive - Circumnavigation of Lac de Virelles

Lake Bütgenbach

Der Bütgenbacher See ist ein großer Stausee der jedoch große Möglichkeiten an Freizeitaktivitäten bietet. Neben Segeln, Surfen, Kayaking, Wandern und Laufen bietet er mit dem „VENNtastic Beach“ einen Sandstrand mit Kinderbadebucht, Sonneninseln, und Beachvolleyball-Feld. Wenn Du den See zu Fuß umrunden möchtest, dann warten spannende 10 Kilometer Uferstrecke auf Dich.

Tour recommendations for circumnavigating Lake Bütgenbach

• OutdoorActive - Circumnavigation of Lake Bütgenbach
• Bütgenbach - Around the lake

Schulensmeer

The Schulensmeer is an artificial lake in Flanders. For centuries, the 'Schulensbroek' was one big flood plain until the 'Schulensmeer' was dredged in the seventies. Now it has become a valuable recreational and nature reserve where there is plenty to do and experience both on and off the water. A round trip is about 7 kilometers long.

Tour recommendations for the circumnavigation of the Schulensmeer

• Komoot - Around the Schulensmeer
• Alltrails - Around the Schulensmeer

Donkmeer

The Donkmeer is also located in Flanders and here too you will find beautiful nature, lots of water birds and a lovely recreational area. Those seeking peace and quiet especially love water sports, walking and running along the Donkmeer. A round trip on foot will be about 8 kilometers long.

Tour recommendations for circumnavigating the Donkmeer

• Komoot - Circumnavigation of the Donkmeer
• AllTrails - Around the Donkmeer

Hazewinkel

The Hazewinkel is an artificial lake in the municipality of Willebroek and became famous as a rowing and regatta course. However, the lake is now a popular recreational area for all kinds of people. And it can be easily circumnavigated on foot (approx. 6 kilometers).

Recommended route around the Hazewinkel (Google Maps)

Robertville reservoir

The Robertville dam is located near the municipality of Weismes, approx. 800m from Reinhardstein Castle. Due to its beautiful location, it is also used as a local recreation area, so that in addition to a campsite, there is also a boat rental. However, the hiking trails around the reservoir, which are part of the dense network of trails in East Belgium, are the most beautiful. In 2007, the new hiking trail Warche-Tour to the Bütgenbach reservoir (also a lake in this challenge). You will cover around 8 kilometers on foot.

Tour recommendation for circumnavigating the Robertville reservoir

• Komoot - Circumnavigation of the Robertville reservoir

Nisramont Reservoir

The route along the banks of the Nisramont reservoir invites you to enjoy wild nature. You will not only hike around it, but also tackle a steep section from rock to rock. Please be careful. But you will be in nature the whole time and you probably won't see a car. There are about 10 kilometers waiting for you.

Tour recommendation for the circumnavigation of the Nisramont reservoir

Komoot - Circumnavigation of the Nisramont reservoir

Cirwiki - Around the Nisramont reservoir

Iron Lake Challenge Belgium - HONORARY PANEL

Here you can quickly and easily enter your results and upload the evidence (e.g. screen copy of your tracking). We check them and approve them. Then your result is saved and appears in the honor roll.

Instructions for the Challenge Tool

This is how our honor board works

• Register on our site
• Please reload this page (so that the system recognizes that you are logged in)
• Select the lake you are circling under "Lake"
• Enter the distance you have covered (in meters) under "Length"
• Enter the required time (in minutes) under "Time needed (in min).
• Enter the date of your circumnavigation under "date"
• Now you can upload the evidence (e.g. a screenshot of your tracking) under "Upload proof (optional)"
• Now all you have to do is SAVE!
• We check your round and release it. Then you will see your result in the ranking.
• Your result will now appear in the Iron Lake Challenge honor roll, but also in the "Life Lake Museum“.

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