Battice Fort

Fly above the Fort of Battice, an iconic historical site of the Pays de Herve, and discover from your hot air balloon the full richness of this unique region. Seen from the sky, this imposing fort of the 1940 defensive line reveals its incredible architecture: long underground galleries, deep moats, reinforced concrete blocks, and vast grassy areas that bear witness to the region’s military past. The aerial view allows you to grasp its full scale and appreciate details invisible from the ground.

Around the fort, the Plateau of Herve unfolds its rolling landscapes, among the most beautiful in Wallonia. The balloon gently glides above lush green meadows, hedgerows, country paths, and typical orchards that make the region famous. Charming villages, church steeples, old stone farms, discreet valleys, and patchworks of fields create scenery that changes with every minute of the flight.

The flight also offers you a panoramic view over several emblematic towns such as Blegny, Herve, Aubel, Dalhem, and Olne, each revealing its heritage and authentic landscapes. On clear days, the horizon stretches as far as the Dutch border, and sometimes even to the ridges of the Eifel.

This hot air balloon flight above the Fort of Battice is a true journey between nature and history. Far from the noise, carried by the silence of the sky, you enjoy a peaceful, spectacular, and memorable experience. Ideal for lovers of military history, grand panoramas, aerial photography, and regional discoveries. A unique adventure to admire the countryside of the Liège region at its finest and experience a timeless escape.

The model aviation club Ailes de Battice is located on the heights of Battice, near the Fort of Battice. From the E40 Liège–Aachen motorway, take exit 37 Battice then follow the direction Battice / Herve. Continue for a few minutes and follow the signs for the fort: the club field is located at the rear of the site, accessible via a marked rural path. A small parking area is available at the entrance to the field.

This simple and direct route provides easy access to the field from Liège, Verviers or Welkenraedt.

Do not forget: good shoes for walking in fields, a cap for the heat of the burner, and to arrange your return transport.