Wanze walks

Land of the Meuse, land of farms, land of stone, land of (rail)ways, land of castles. The hike takes you through countryside and forests, starting from the Château à l'Horloge in Bas-Oha (SNCB station nearby).

From Moha Castle to Fallais Castle, there is a beautiful route to cycle (hybrid bike) via the Ravel 127 and the Balade de la Pierre, which winds along the Mehaigne.

Not far from Huy, discover a steep-sided valley with lush vegetation, caves and rock shelters, as well as the Lovegnée-Bosquet nature reserve.

The feudal castle of Moha is one of the region's jewels. It is located at the top of a rocky spur on the heights of the Mehaigne, on the edge of the limestone quarries (both old and still in operation), and was apparently built in several phases between the 11th and 14th centuries. Archaeological excavations have revealed a much older presence.

A very pleasant walk, much of it through woodland, starting from the banks of the Meuse and heading up the small valley of the Bousalle stream to reach the hamlet of the same name. The return journey takes you back up through the Bois de Gives before descending into the valley. The route can easily be shortened to around ten kilometres if necessary.

A gentle walk starting from the Ferrières mill. It crosses the Bois de Ferrières, passes by the Château le Temple farm and returns via Le Sokeu to the Bois de Ferrières and the mill.

A lovely walk along the Meuse hillsides. Where there are hillsides, there are slopes, and where there are slopes along the Meuse, one might expect vineyards. And there are plenty!

A varied walk starting on the Meuse hillside and then, after a steep climb, reaching the Solières stream valley. The return journey is via the Grand Henimont and Gives woods.

90% of the walk is on forest paths, partly following the Bois de Tihange walk.

This hike follows part of an old Vita trail in the Bois de Tihange, which is fairly quiet. You will walk alongside two streams: the Rau de Chéra and the Rau de Bonne Espérance. The road to the car park is very quiet.

This circular route starting from Fumal winds through the Burdinale-Mehaigne Nature Park, passing successively through the villages of Huccorgne and Marneffe, before returning to Fumal via the countryside around Fallais.

This varied and undulating route allows you to explore the beautiful region of Solières and Ben-Ahin with its vast woodlands and picturesque streams (the Solières and Ben streams).

A varied hike starting from the banks of the Meuse, tackling the wooded slope of the Boussale stream. The walk continues towards Coutisse, crossing the Bois de Passe Peau and then the Bois de Heer, with a detour via the Moulin de Kevret.

While the situation is probably clear to locals, day visitors will be completely lost.Vierset-Barse is a former municipality formed by the village of Vierset, located on the heights, and the hamlet of Barse, located below on the right bank of the Hoyoux. Today, it is part of Modave.The starting point, the old Barse railway station, on the other hand, is on the left bank and located in the current hamlet of Ereffe (municipality of Marchin).

Starting from the old Passe Peau mill on the Andenelle stream, this nature walk heads towards Coutisse and Les Arches Royales.I have no idea why this place is called Les Arches Royales, but it is quite charming and very quiet, whether visited by the King or the rest of the world: you will discover a few buildings and an old, isolated farm on the Andenne countryside plateau.Apart from the centre of the village of Coutisse, its church, its hospice and a few modern houses, the route offers nothing but countryside and woodland, passing by a few farms – some old, such as those at La Croix and Les Arches Royales, and others still in operation, such as Grosse.

Marked walking route no. 3 It is marked with a green rectangle. This 10 km hike starts right next to the picturesque Moulin de Kevret and takes you on a journey of discovery through the countryside and woods around the village of Coutisse.

Marked walking route no. 7 with a green rectangle This 7 km walk takes you to the heights of the village of Seilles and the Bois Royal de Siroux. You start your walk through the narrow streets of the hamlet of Poilsart before joining a path through the fields that leads you to the hamlet of Velaine. Once there, you will follow several country roads to the Bois de la Ronde Haie, where you will cross the River Velaine. Continue through the woods along pretty dirt tracks until you reach the Bois Royal de Siroux. At the end of your walk, you will cross the Velaine again, which is partly canalised. You then return to the road, which you cross carefully to discover the paths of the Seilles countryside. These take you to the charming Notre-Dame du Bon Secours chapel, close to Rue de Tramaka. You cross the road again to finally return to your starting point.

Walking route no. 1 with the blue rectangle marker This hike starts at the Andenne Arena and takes you on a discovery of the countryside and woods west of Andenne. You begin by crossing a surprising place called Fond du Chenal, before climbing up into the Bois de Stud and reaching the Andenne Golf Course. You then walk through the countryside towards the village of Groynne. Enjoy the walk, as this is one of the most beautiful paths in the area! When you leave the GR®, you will arrive at Rue des Échavées, which you should cross carefully. You will then enter the Bois de Faux, where you will climb up to the beautiful viewpoint of La Roche de Faux. Please note that the first section of the path is very steep (it is possible to bypass it via Rue Abbéchamps). The last part of the walk takes you back through the narrow streets to the centre of Andenne. On your way, you will pass the pretty Chapelle Saint-Roch, then the charming Fontaine de l'Ours, and finally the Place des Tilleuls.

Marked walking route no. 2 with the yellow rectangle marker This 9 km hike starts at the Andenne Arena and takes you on a journey of discovery through the countryside and woods to the east of Andenne. You begin your route in the narrow streets of Andenne town centre before reaching the Ancienne Chaussée de Ciney and the hamlet of Reppe. Cross the Chaussée de Ciney with care and you will reach the Bois d'Heer and its trails. Climb through the woods and then descend into a charming valley to the picturesque Moulin de Kevret. The walk then takes you along the beautiful paths of Hautebise, Chawagne and Grande France. You will then arrive at the magnificent viewpoint of Calvaire, an old procession route that takes you back to the town centre to discover the Place du Chapitre, the historic heart of Andenne. You will end your tour with a visit to the Place des Tilleuls, where you can quench your thirst and enjoy a bite to eat before heading to the Andenne Arena.

Marked mountain bike route no. 1 with a triangle on two blue circles This ride takes you on a discovery of the countryside around the town centre and the village of Bonneville. You start your route at the Andenne Arena.

Marked mountain bike route no. 2 with a triangle sign on two red circles This ride starts at the Andenne Arena and takes you on a journey of discovery through the woods around Andenne and Coutisse. You begin your route in the streets of Andenne until you reach Rue Saint-Roch.

Marked mountain bike route no. 3 with a triangle sign on two yellow circles This long ride takes you on a tour of Greater Andenne. You start your journey in Seilles, where you will discover Place Joseph Wauters, then the small Place Jean Tousseul, which features a bust of the famous author.

This circular starting from Jallet first passes by the work of art entitled 'Renversement' (Overturning), which has been overturned and lying on the side of the path for quite some time, a simple reminder that all human action has certain limits.Then, turning towards Goesnes and taking the Tige du Sart aux Roches, the route crosses the countryside towards Jamagne in the direction of the Triffoy Nature Reserve before climbing and then descending towards Vyle, its church and its castle, which has been converted into a residence.After Vyle Castle, the walk takes a long detour along the memory trail, that of the Secret Army and the Bagatelle parachute drop zone, between Pailhe and Goesnes, during the Second World War.On the way back, the route passes in front of the Château-Ferme de Tahier before returning to the Chêne à l'Image, the forest and its Trivouac and finally the magnificent Château d'Hodoumont.

A lovely walk through the woods and countryside of the Condroz, passing through pretty villages and the Vivaqua water catchment area and the Val de Tibiémont. Walkers can also follow the Hoyoux and the Ravel L126 cycle path, which runs from Ciney to Huy.

Marked horse riding trail no. 1 with orange arc-shaped markers This nearly 22 km ride starts in the hamlet of Groynne and takes you on a discovery of the woods around Coutisse and Andenne. You begin your journey in the countryside, on a section of the GR®575.

A very beautiful walk in the Hoyoux valley, alternating between wooded sections, open landscapes with beautiful views and charming sites.

Departure from the car park opposite the water catchment (Chaussée de Pailhe, 4577 Modave GPS coordinates: 50.448143, 5. 284329), passing by the water catchment and Modave Castle. Pass through the Ravel (an old disused railway line converted for pedestrians and cyclists) between Modave and Vyle-et-Tharoul. Return to the starting point through the woods of Vyle-et-Tharoul.

Starting from Bois d'Ohey, the route leads to the Struvaux stream and its many "little bridges", then through the woods to the hamlet of Strud and back via Haltinne, on a more open route. The trails are embellished with a few works of art; moreover, (re)discovering Haltinne Castle is always a pleasure!

This walk, probably a classic in the region, starts at Modave Castle (visits in season) and follows the Hoyoux valley, sometimes very close to the river, sometimes much further away, to the outskirts of the village of Avins.

Starting from Modave Castle, this walk takes you through the southern part of the Modave nature reserve and the Hoyoux valley. You will also discover the hamlet of Tibiémont, the Val ford, the site of the former Survillers castle and its beautiful viewpoint. A beautiful forest path (the wooded lane) will take you gently back to the castle. This walk is recognised by the Wallonia Tourist Board (Belgium).

From the village centre, the route first heads towards the church and its distinctive bell tower, then on to the castle via a beautiful tree-lined avenue.After a short tour of the castle grounds, head for the nature reserve overlooking the Hoyoux valley and the Vivaqua facilities upstream of the pumping station. This valley was once home to the village of Petit-Modave.The route follows the course of the Hoyoux (from quite a distance) through the woods to the beautifully restored old farmhouse of Tibiémont.A little further on, you will discover the hamlet of Val Tibiémont, located on either side of the Hoyoux. The ford, which can be quite impressive in flood conditions, is fortunately equipped with a small permanent footbridge. Please note that there is no railing, just a rather narrow slab laid on a few stone or concrete bases.At Clavier Station, the route follows the RAVeL, sometimes in open countryside, sometimes in the woods, to the old Modave-Village stop.