Authentic villages near Soumagne
Olne, Wallonia, Belgium
Cycling route: 159095
Provided by: Groots Genieten
32.0 km
01:52 h
563 kcal
285 m
Description
This route takes you through the rural area east of Liège. You cycle through the Land of Herve, a plateau with hills of between 200 and 350 meters. So a tough journey awaits you. The landscape in this area consists of green meadows and orchards, surrounded in many places by typical hedges.
The castle of Wegimont
The starting point of this route is between Saint-Hadelin and Olne. From here you cycle through Fléron and Soumagne, among others. Keep your eyes open as you cycle through the towns of Olne and Soiron, because these characteristic villages are both included in the list of the most beautiful pictures of Wallonia. You can also enjoy beautiful views from the hilltops over the quiet and lovely valleys along the way and you will cycle past the Castle of Wégimont.
Regional specialties
Don't hesitate to take the time to taste the local specialty of the Land of Herve: Herve cheese. This cheese has been made in this area since the fifteenth century. Because of its pungent smell, the cheese is known as stink cheese. If you want to eat this dish in a traditional way, you should order rye bread and Liège syrup with it.
The castle of Wegimont
The starting point of this route is between Saint-Hadelin and Olne. From here you cycle through Fléron and Soumagne, among others. Keep your eyes open as you cycle through the towns of Olne and Soiron, because these characteristic villages are both included in the list of the most beautiful pictures of Wallonia. You can also enjoy beautiful views from the hilltops over the quiet and lovely valleys along the way and you will cycle past the Castle of Wégimont.
Regional specialties
Don't hesitate to take the time to taste the local specialty of the Land of Herve: Herve cheese. This cheese has been made in this area since the fifteenth century. Because of its pungent smell, the cheese is known as stink cheese. If you want to eat this dish in a traditional way, you should order rye bread and Liège syrup with it.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosses Berger, 4877, Olne, Wallonia, Belgium | 0.00 km | ||
| Wégimont (Soumagne Château de Wégimont, 4630, Soumagne, Wallonia, Belgium) | 16.03 km | ||
| Fosses Berger, 4877, Olne, Wallonia, Belgium | 31.97 km |
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