Stage 5
Metz (FR) to Liège (BE)
Please note that this route is subject to changes depending on road closures, weather, sore feet, mad armies of machinegun-toting sheep and other unforseen possibilities. I will try to stick as close to it as possible. The main thing that’s likely to be altered is the schedule. As the miles take their toll, I’m likely to need more rest days and rescheduling will occur!
| Day no. | Waypoint | Step miles |
Accum. miles |
Country |
| 1 | Metz | 0 | 0 | FR |
| Thionville | 19 | 19 | FR | |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 19 | 38 | L |
| 3 | Mersch | 10 | 48 | L |
| Ettelbruck | 7 | 55 | L | |
| Wemperhaardt | 26 | 81 | L | |
| 5 | Vielsalm | 10 | 91 | BE |
| 6 | Trois-Points | 8 | 99 | BE |
| Stoumont | 7 | 106 | BE | |
| 7 | Chaudfontaine | 17 | 123 | BE |
| 8 | Liège | 8 | 131 | BE |
Although the waypoints should remain the same, times can (and probably will) change as I progress and figure out exactly how far I can walk in a day.
Mileages are moderately accurate, based on the RAC Routeplanner. This utility is, however, based on motoring directions. Chances are I’ll be exceeding these estimates, especially through the mountains were I’ll have to hike over or around the road tunnels.
The stages don’t include rest days or “tourism time”. Only time on the walk is taken into account.