Soumagne walks

A lovely, very rural route in the beautiful Soumagne region.

Starting from Ayeneux (Soumagne), I invite you on a 10.5 km walk passing through Olne, one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia, and returning via Saint-Hadelin.

A mixed urban (we are in the city after all) and rural treasure hunt, taking us along the RAVel, streets, country lanes and forest paths.

This walk starts at Le Fief, where you will find Saint-Hadelin Church and the nail tree. La Neuville, Le Fief, Le Rouau, Le Faweux, Belle-Maison, Riessonsart: all these places evoke legends and tragedies. The 17th- and 18th-century houses with their shrines, crosses and inscriptions bear witness to the richness of the local heritage. The Magne river flows lazily through the hamlet. Le Fief de Saint-Hadelin and the centre of Olne are among the most beautiful villages in Wallonia.

Leaving the village, head towards La Falise, following in the footsteps of the herders who used to take their flocks to graze on the Rafhay pastures. Continue on to Saint-Hadelin, Le Fief, its chapel and its nail tree. Head towards Croix-Renard and descend into the Vesdre valley to cross Nessonvaux and Vaux-sous-Olne. This route takes you past many workshops that drew their energy from the Ry-de-Vaux. Head back up towards the Terwangne woods and the village.

A magnificent walk through woods, fields and picturesque villages 

From the centre of Olne, one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia, we descend towards the Ri de Rode before reaching the Rafhay bocage. This is a typical Pays-de-Herve landscape with its meadows, hedges, paths and a few characterful farms. Enjoy a 360-degree panorama of Saint-Hadelin, one of the most picturesque hamlets in the municipality. On a clear day, you can see the Botrange signal to the south-east and the Bronronne wind turbine due south. This path follows the purple rectangle markings (walk no. 1)

This walk takes us to Petit Vaux and the entrance to Nessonvaux, where we climb the Bois-d'Olne hill on its southern slope. From Bois-d'Olne to Grihanster, we walk along a magnificent ridge. From here, we can admire two very different landscapes. To the north, the Hazienne valley and the village of Olne, and to the south, the Vesdre valley and the first wooded foothills of the Ardennes.

After revisiting a dozen walks in their municipality, a few lovers of hiking and beautiful landscapes in Olne decided to set themselves a challenge: to mark out a walk on the outskirts of the area. This is how this tour of Olne came about, taking you over hill and dale to discover one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia.

Leave the village towards Vaux-sous-Olne. Walk towards the Hazienne valley and its wooded hillsides before climbing the Bois-d'Olne hill. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Hazienne, a secret stream also known as the Bola de Grand-Rechain in Soiron, with its capricious meanders and sometimes underground course. Let's head back up towards the village via Froidbermont, where the first castle of Olne was located.

This walk starts at Croix Renard and takes you to Saint-Hadelin before heading up to the Olno radio guidance station and the beautiful village of Forêt. You will then pass through the Massouheid nature reserve before crossing the hamlet of Hansez. Admire the listed pond and the four old farms with their barns. Halfway along the route, there is a picnic area with a superb view.

We leave the Croix Renard and its magnificent 360° view behind us and head down to Saint-Hadelin, with its chapel and nail tree. A superb path, called the daffodil path, then takes us through the woods to the outskirts of the pretty village of Forêt. The path leads us close to Olno, a radio guidance station. From Forêt to Croix-Renard, we enjoy an exceptional view of the hamlets of Hansez and Gelivaux and the many crops dotting the landscape.

Starting from the pretty Place du Moulin in Soiron – one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia – after admiring the old wash house, the walk gradually heads west into the countryside and offers a beautiful view of the Bola valley. The entrance to Olne crosses the Bois d'Olne and takes the beautiful Côte en Égypte before branching off to descend into the valley. The climb up the Croupet du Bois is hard on the calves, as is the descent on a bend in the Vesdre l'Est. At the viewpoint over the Vesdre, the route heads due east across meadows towards Cornesse and Wegnez, to the Paire sports complex, where it turns north towards the splendid wooded area of Tribomont and the bottom of Fiérain on the edge of Lambermont (Verviers). The route offers beautiful countryside scenery and some panoramic views of this pretty, hilly region. Hike without description to be followed with the Visorando app.

I invite you to discover the Blegny-Mine estate and the beautiful surrounding region by following bucolic paths and trails, some of which lead through the woods.

A mainly woodland walk in the hills above the Vesdre between Nessonvaux, Banneux and Fraipont, offering walkers beautiful views of the valley, the village of Goffontaine and the hills of Olne to the north.

This hike starts at Nessonvaux station, a village on the banks of the Vesdre. It meanders along the edge of the Herve region and the Vesdre ridges, from paths with distant horizons to sunken trails hidden in the many small, steep-sided valleys. It winds its way through authentic villages such as Olne (one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia), hamlets and other isolated places steeped in history. This rural route winds its way through a region with a thousand paths and significant elevation changes. Its charm and tranquillity encourage you to return in all seasons and in all directions, except after heavy rain or periods of frost, ice or snow.Please note: this hike does not take place in the Condroz, but in the Pays de Herve (more precisely in the Vesdre valley).

This loop takes you through green countryside, small hamlets typical of the region, and the rolling landscapes of the Pays de Herve. It is a perfect hike for nature lovers, relaxation and discovering rural heritage. The hike usually starts in the village of Charneux, often from Rue Petit Vinâve. The route is well marked in red, making it easy to follow even for less experienced hikers.

From the village of Cornesse, there is a superb path through the woods offering several views of the Vesdre valley.

A green setting near the city of Liège. A walk with elevation changes on accessible paths, mainly in the woods.

One of the most beautiful walks in Chaudfontaine. You will discover the calamine moors as you wind your way along the paths. Moderator's note s private property between (3) and (4), see notice dated 04/08/2022.

Short hike starting from Val Dieu, passing by the interesting viewpoint of the Knuppelstock bunker and the meadows of the Aubel region, Herve plateau.

Easy walk in Hermalle-sous-Argenteau, accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Circular walk between the Meuse and the Albert Canal.

Starting from the Sanctuary of Banneux, this is a real nature trail, albeit hilly, well ventilated, very pretty and varied. Woods, pretty meadows, open fir forests, breathtaking views: it has it all. The route passes through old firebreaks in the last part from Hobdomont: good walking boots are recommended.

This lovely circular route through the countryside takes a grand tour over hill and dale around the village of Hodbomont (Autre Beau Mont), passing through Mont, Becco and the outskirts of Vieux-Cortil, La Reid, Deigné and Adzeux.Rural in character, with some woodland, this varied and undulating route follows pretty paths, small country lanes and a few footpaths.

Set off on this lovely walk, between fields and streams, which is fairly easy and mostly flat, with a few small ascents and descents.Why not take your dog for a walk before coming to quench your thirst or enjoy a meal on our terrace by the water?

Departure from the Pêcherie du Fer à Cheval in Heure-le-Romain. There is a large car park available.Set off on this lovely walk of about 1 hour through fields and streams. It is fairly easy and mostly flat. Why not take your dog for a walk before coming to quench your thirst on our terrace by the water?

A beautiful and varied route following the Ry de la Haze valley and passing through the hamlets of La Haze and Chaply, before returning to the village of Lincé with sweeping views of the Amblève valley. This route is a variation on the SP-Promenade 9 route, avoiding nearly 3 km of paved roads.