Between Olne and Soiron

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A lovely circular route between two of Wallonia’s ‘most beautiful villages’: Olne and Soiron.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.16 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 397 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 390 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 827 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 591 ft
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Former border marker
Soiron Castle
Chemin des Golets: View over Soiron
Chemin des Golets, Olne

Description of the walk

Park at the Omnisport Hall in Olne.

(S/E) Take the Chemin de la Croix, situated between the Hall Omnisport and the cemetery.

(1) At the first crossroads, follow Rue Sur les Fosses to the right and pass the first farm on your left. At the next crossroads, continue straight on along Chemin des Golets.

(2) At the junction with the Chemin du Vieux Puits, go straight on, staying on the Chemin des Golets. There is a lovely view of the hamlet of Bois d’Olne, which lies on the other side of the stream, the Hazienne or the Bola.

(3) Cross the Route de Soiron (between Nessonvaux and Soiron) and begin the climb opposite, on the other side of the road. The stream changes its name at the bridge, which also marks the boundary between Olne and Soiron. Continue along the path until you reach the first houses.

(4) Take the small path on the left which leads down towards Soiron. There are lovely views of the village. At the first junction near an abandoned farm on the left, follow the path to the left. At the top, turn left again to join the main road in Bouhaye. Follow it to the left towards Soiron-Centre. Please be careful: this is a road with motor traffic and few or no pavements!

(5) Before the wall running along the left-hand side of the main road, take a small path with a few steps. This path leads across a meadow with haystacks to the centre of Soiron.
In bad weather, this path can be slippery. In that case, you can continue along the main road to the centre of Soiron.

A few benches near the church invite you to stop for a rest. Do take a stroll around this little village centre, which shows that Soiron (like Olne) truly deserves the title of ‘Wallonia’s most beautiful village’.

(6) Follow the main road to the left. Turn left, ignoring the road on the left towards Nessonvaux. Pass the local school on your left, walk past the beautiful Soiron Castle (on your right) and head up Rue Tilleul to the first junction on your left, where there is an old well. Caution: no pavement and a busy road!

(7) Turn left onto Rue Mohontier, which later becomes Rue Grand Champ, and continue straight on.

(1) Cross to the opposite side to return to the starting point in Olne (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 797 ft - Car park at the Omnisport Hall, Chemin des Écoliers
  2. 1 : mi 0.25 - alt. 820 ft - Junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.75 - alt. 748 ft - Crossroads
  4. 3 : mi 1.09 - alt. 591 ft - Route de Soiron
  5. 4 : mi 1.62 - alt. 758 ft - Path to the left of the Voie du Bola
  6. 5 : mi 2.13 - alt. 735 ft - A small path with steps leading to Soiron Centre
  7. 6 : mi 2.33 - alt. 659 ft - Soiron Centre
  8. 7 : mi 2.67 - alt. 725 ft - Well, path towards Olne
  9. S/E : mi 4.16 - alt. 797 ft - Omnisport Hall car park

Notes

Olne:
Large car park, restaurant/bar, playground near the Omnisport Hall.
Soiron: restaurant/bar, small playground.

Worth a visit

Two of Wallonia’s most beautiful villages to visit whilst out on your walk!
Olne
Soiron

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Perla
Perla

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Well-informed.
A lovely walk.

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ectoplasmedivaguant
ectoplasmedivaguant

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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