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Signal de Botrange

Waimes, Belgium

Nature

At 694 m the highest point in Belgium, on the edge of the High Fens moorland with its boardwalk trails. Some fen areas close in dry spells because of fire risk; check at the Botrange nature centre nearby.

Nearest town
Waimes, Belgium
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
50.5013, 6.0935

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Belgium: No motorway tolls for cars. Low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent; register foreign vehicles. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Camping des CharmillesCampsite
    3 km from Signal de Botrange
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
  • Zum Jone BurCampsite
    14 km from Signal de Botrange
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
  • Camp-HammerCampsite
    18 km from Signal de Botrange
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalNo dogsWi-Fi
  • Natur-Camping HammerbrückeCampsite
    23 km from Signal de Botrange
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
  • SchafbachmühleCampsite
    23 km from Signal de Botrange
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
  • Wildbach CampingCampsite
    24 km from Signal de Botrange · 150 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi

All campsites in Belgium · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Signal de Botrange?

Signal de Botrange is in Waimes, Belgium, at GPS 50.5013, 6.0935. It is about 10 km from Malmedy.

Can you camp near Signal de Botrange?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping des Charmilles, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 65 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Signal de Botrange?

Signal de Botrange is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: High Fens and the Belgian Ardennes: Spa to Bastogne.

What is there to see near Signal de Botrange?

Places worth a stop nearby: Monschau (12 km), Coo Waterfall (19 km), Vaalserberg Three-Country Point (29 km) and Aachen Cathedral (30 km).

When is the best time to visit Signal de Botrange?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)