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Gemmenich

Wallonia, Belgium · Europe

About Gemmenich

Gemmenich works well as a base: 5 minutes from Neu-Moresnet, 28km from Hautes Fagnes.

Gemmenich is a town located in Wallonia, Belgium. With a population of 3,064, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gemmenich sits in Belgium, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Brussels time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gemmenich to your route.

About Gemmenich

The Vaalserberg (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvaːlsərˌbɛr(ə)x]; Limburgish: Vaolserberg [ˈvɒː˦˨lsəʀˌbæː˦˨˧ʀəx]) is a hill with a height of 322.4 metres (1,058 ft) above NAP that is the highest point in the European part of the Netherlands. The Vaalserberg is located in the province of Limburg, at the south-easternmost edge

Read more of the country, near the town of Vaals (after which it is named). The Vaalserberg was the highest point anywhere in the Netherlands until the Caribbean island of Saba, with its 887-metre-high (2,910-foot) volcano, was incorporated into the country as a "special municipality" in 2010.

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Where is Gemmenich located?

Gemmenich is located in Wallonia, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 50.7461 latitude, 5.9951 longitude.

What is the population of Gemmenich?

Gemmenich has a population of approximately 3,064 people, making it a town in Belgium.

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Quick Information

Population
3,064
Continent
Europe
Country
Belgium
Region
Wallonia
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.7461, 5.9951

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Belgium

Police
101
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Gemmenich

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Vaalserberg Drielandenpunt

The Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.

2 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom)

The first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany, built by Charlemagne as his palatine chapel in the 9th century.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Valkenburg Marl Caves

Hill-country Valkenburg hides Roman-era marl tunnels, a ruined castle and the Netherlands' only true hilltop drives.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gileppe Dam

A 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Vrijthof Maastricht

A grand cafe-ringed square anchored by two medieval churches in the Netherlands' oldest, most Burgundian city.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Monschau

Slate-and-timber Eifel town crammed into the narrow Rur gorge near the Belgian border, its lanes essentially unchanged for 300 years; a historic mustard mill still grinds and the castle ruin hosts open-air concerts.

27 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Hautes Fagnes

Belgium's highest, wildest plateau of peat bog and boardwalk trails, often the snowiest corner of the country.

28 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Signal de Botrange

At 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Gemmenich

  • Right hereVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 18 kmGileppe DamA 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.
  • 28 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.
  • 58 kmBaraque de FraitureBelgium's second-highest point at 652 m, a windswept Ardennes plateau crossroads on the N89 with a small ski station and sweeping high-fen scenery.

Driving in Belgium

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.74/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gemmenich.

Plombières

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 9,596

Moresnet

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3 km awayPop. 1,943

Vaals

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 6,970

La Calamine

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 10,232

Neu-Moresnet

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 2,807

Hergenrath

🇧🇪 Belgium

5 km awayPop. 2,740

Montzen

🇧🇪 Belgium

5 km awayPop. 3,492

Vijlen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

5 km awayPop. 1,290

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