Walking route
Montagne de Sosoye.
Montagne de Sosoye.
This beautiful walk goes through the forest of Ronquêre to the nature reserve Montagne de Sosoye where you have a beautiful view of the picturesque village of Sosoye and the valley of the Molignée. In the valley of the Molignée you pass the impressive ruins of the castle of Montaigle. Through a beautiful valley in the Bois de la Saute you walk back to Haut-Le-Wastia.
Distance: 13 km.
Time: 4h00.
Grade: Moderate.
Type: Circular.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Allowed on leach.
Height gain: 358 meter.
Trail: 70% unpaved.
Marking: None.
Hiking shoes recommended.
Castle of Montaigle.
The route goes from Haut-le-Wastia in the direction of the Bois La Creüte where you climb through a beautiful valley to the old railway line Draisines de la Molignée. You cross the Molignée and climb through the forest to a beautiful open plain that takes you to the hamlet of Salet. Once you leave the hamlet you walk a long way through the Bois de Ronquêre to the nature reserve Montagne de Sosoye. Here you follow a beautiful panoramic path with a beautiful viewpoint at the end. The view of the charming village of Sosoye and the valley of the Molignée appeals to the imagination. There is also a beautiful bench, ideal for a picnic. You descend to the village and continue through the Bois Haie Aux Vaches and meadows to the hamlet of Foy. From the hamlet you walk on to the impressive ruins of the castle of Montaigle. You have to pay to visit the ruins but the view of the ruins along the bank of Le Flavion is also very beautiful. From the ruins you climb through a beautiful valley in the Bois de la Saute to the plateau. The landscape opens up and with a view of the rolling hills you walk back to Haut-le-Wastia.
Download PDF for route description and map.
Some trails can be muddy.
During hunting season, please consult the hunting calendar.
POI 4 - Montaigle castle.
The ruins of the castle of Montaigle are located at the confluence of the Flavion and the Molignée. Traces of human presence have been found from at least 7000 BC. Between 250 and 400 AD, the 160 m high rock was a shelter for the Gallo-Roman population. Gilles de Berlaymont had a fortified residence built on this site. In 1298, it was sold to the Consecrated of Dampierre. His son and successor, the Consecrated of Namur, then became the owner. He had a castle built there in 1309. According to the legend of 'The Lady with the Bundle', the castle was besieged and the lord of the castle had to capitulate. The besiegers decided to hang him from the highest tower later that same evening. However, they accepted that the lady of the castle left the fortress and took her most precious possession with her. At the end of the day, she left the castle with a huge bundle on her back. The soldiers laughed at her. Unperturbed, she walks away from the enemy troops. Out of breath, she faints. Shepherds rescue her when a cry comes from the bundle. To their surprise, the Lord of Montaigle emerges from the bundle and is thus saved from a tragic end.
Les Amis de Montaigle.
www.chateau-fort-de-montaigle.be.
Walks Namur.
