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CAVING IN BELGIUM: THE BELGIAN CAVE GUIDE
Grotte Sainte-Anne - Tilff (No. 23)
LOCATION:
Province: Liège
Locality: Tilff
Coordinates: 235.87/139.12/85
Map: 42/5-6
The cave is situated along the road Esneux-Tilff, right bank of the river
"Ourthe", 1 kilometre before entering the village of Tilff. Big entrance,
about 20 m above the road.
HISTORY:
This cave has been known for a long time: it was discovered during quarry-works
in 1837. Since it was an easy and well decorated cave, it was used
as a showcave for some time. In the 50ties the "Réseau Lemaire" was
discovered; a fossil upper level featuring nice calcite pools and a lake.
ACCESS:
This cave is closed with an UBS-gate, so you need an UBS-key to enter it.
DESCRIPTION:
Length: +/- 1542 m, Depth: -35 m
Spacious and easy cave. 4 different levels, the two lower ones
are active and one of the finest stream passages in Belgium can be seen
here. This river collects all (polluted) water from the "Chawresse-valley". The
upper levels are fossil and were once very decorated. Unfortunately,
not a lot of it is left anymore. Access to the "Réseau Lemaire" through
a vertical, constricted and wet slot! Probably the most visited cave in
the country, and essentially used for guiding youngsters around.
RIGGING:
No ropes are needed.
COMMENT:
Better avoid this over-popular cave during the weekends!
SURVEY: Click
here to see the survey
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