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Falaën: castles, rocks & rivers

Near Maredsous and the Molignée valley, Falaën reveals its limestone habitat from which emerge the church tower and the three high towers of the castle farm.

Crossing rural landscapes, this hike will lead you to the impressive ruins of the castle of Montaigle, like an eagle’s nest on its rocky outcrop!

The rocky outcrops of the Flavion Valley, which were home to our hunter-gatherer ancestors, and a panoramic view of the Molignée Valley accentuate the “nature” aspect of this pleasant outing.

Tourist sites

Castle-farm
Remarkable trees: Moncousin chapel surrounded by small-leaf lime trees
with small leaves
Panorama: Abbeys of Maredsous and Maredret
Molignée Valley: site of great biological interest “Natura 2000
Ruins of the castle of Montaigle : exceptional heritage of Wallonia
Flavion Valley : site of Great Biological Interest “Natura 2000
Montaigle Farm
Landscape and panorama interest area: Condroz landscape
Remarkable trees: Notre-Dame de Lourdes chapel surrounded by horse chestnut trees

Practical information

Ce circuit vous est proposé en partenariat avec le Syndicat d’Initiative de Onhaye.

Syndicat d’initiative d’Onhaye
Rue les Communes, 23
5523 Weillen
+32(0)82/69 95 15
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Number
of kilometres: 9 + 3 km

Some photos of Grande randonnée Falaën

The association Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie (The Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia) oversees a network of 32 villages, bearers of a strong territorial identity and reflecting traditional architecture. It is committed to promoting the rural, cultural and natural heritage of Wallonia and is a part of the development of local and responsible tourism.

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