Ferrières and the tour of the Ruisseau de la Souris

This walk takes you through the countryside and forests on either side of the Tige de Xhoris to discover, on the north side, the undulating landscape of the Ourthe valley and, on the south side, once you leave the woods, that of the Lembrée valley.

Starting from the old school in Ernonheid (Al Vîle Sicole), the hike explores forests (mainly) and countryside between the villages of Ernonheid and La Rouge-Minière, passing not only near the hamlet of Paradis, but also Sainte-Anne Chapel, Brasserie Misery and Grimonster Castle.

This fairly long circular loop starting from the Palogne estate (large car park) begins by following the course of the Ourthe for a few kilometres before entering a forest and then countryside setting with numerous panoramic views of the plateau overlooking the Ourthe and its tributaries. On the Ourthe: egrets, ducks, cormorants and herons await you.You will see the rocks and the "beach" of Sy, where you can read an information panel about the aborted Meuse-Moselle canal project. Further on, you will pass close to Lassus Castle, which can be glimpsed between the tall trees in its grounds. In Vieuxville, it is probably the resurgence of the Lembrée that will catch your eye, before you see the limestone grasslands further on and finally the fortified castle of Logne. With a bit of luck (in season), you can even visit (for a fee) the ruins of this fortified castle built on top of a rocky outcrop.

Come and discover the Vignobles cave and its climbing rock, the Sy chapel and the viewpoints from the rocks. Pass by the cross of the priest of Xhignesse, the shepherd's cross and the Saint-Donat chapel.

This route takes you through alternating woods and hedgerows with occasional unobstructed views of the countryside. The forests are generally not very overgrown. If you remain quiet, you may see game.

At the intersection of the Condroz, Ardennes and Famenne regions, walk through limestone grasslands, forests and country lanes to reach Logne Castle and back. The bridges over the Aisne (5) and the Lembrée, after the (13), have temporarily disappeared. If you start this hike, please bear in mind that you may have to wade across the river (5) as there is no other alternative.

Almost entirely through woodland, this walk offers a very pleasant mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, high forests, clearings and clear-cut areas, which then reveal beautiful views over the surrounding valleys.The few rural stretches around Hoursinne (Petite and Grande) and the final kilometre also offer lovely scenery.From the Château du Bois de Harre, nothing can be seen, not even the farm, since the recent planting of a tall hedge of beech or hornbeam trees along the Chemin des Charbonniers, one of the last public paths ‘saved’ in this 550-hectare private woodland.After the first long climb, the route descends towards the Ai l’Oiseau stream – the very same one that flows at the starting point – before climbing up the opposite slope, where you can see a pond, before turning off towards Hoursinne, first Petite Hoursinne and then Grande Hoursinne, hamlets of Érezée at the end of a cul-de-sac.

Alternating between forest and countryside, the hike takes you on a journey of discovery to some of the megaliths in the region. You will see two magnificent dolmens and a few blocks of puddingstone, some standing and some lying down.