Soulme and Omezée from Romedenne

A circular that is half countryside, half forest, allowing you to discover the region east of Philippeville between Romedenne, the village where the wheelbarrow festival has been in full swing (with participants and spectators from all walks of life and, above all, a friendly atmosphere and good humour) every first weekend in August for over 40 years, and the southern borders of Rosée (part of Florennes). Surice Castle is easy to spot but rather difficult to photograph (trees, surrounding walls, electric wires, etc.). The castle in Omezée, on the other hand, is clearly visible from the cemetery at the entrance to the village (in the direction of the route) but it is rather neglected. Omezée, the smallest village in Wallonia, has two hundred-year-old lime trees, one next to the church and the other in Champelle at the entrance to the village on the way back, after the northern tip towards Rosée.Don't miss the work of art 'La vie éternelle' (Eternal Life), on display along the main road between Lautenne and Surice, while it is still there.

Set off along the small paths and trails to explore the villages of Omezée, Romedenne and Surice, and follow the Hermeton to Moulin Bayot.

Partly rural, partly forest, this rather long hike is a circular route to the east of the municipality of Philippeville with detours to Doische (Soulme) and Florennes (Rosée). Beautiful view (behind) of the church and the old castle next to it from the Omezée cemetery. Centuries-old lime trees and a grotto dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Omezée. Soulme has been named one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia. After Soulme, the hike enters the Hermeton valley, home to one of Wallonia's wildest rivers (with active beavers). You can't miss the imposing church of Romedenne or any of the wheelbarrow decorations. Romedenne has been the scene of a big wheelbarrow festival every first weekend in August for over 40 years. The northern part, which is also partly wooded and partly rural, is usually very quiet... but this calm can be severely disrupted when military aircraft take off from the nearby Florennes air base.

Relatively unknown to hikers, the Hermeton is a rather wild river in the province of Namur, which flows into the Meuse on the left bank at Hermeton-sur-Meuse. This very accessible hike sets out to explore it around Soulme, passing by the Bonne-Fontaine site, its source, its tufa and its chapel located on the hillside between the Hermeton and Vodelée.

Hike through the countryside and the Florennes national forest. It is possible to complete the route in less time. There are about a hundred metres on the main road, but the pavement is wide.

Discover the Moulin de Prêle, the marble sawmill, the mill and the village of Soulme, listed among the most beautiful villages in Wallonia.

A circular walk exploring the water resources of the Hermeton between Vodelée and Soulme, as well as three listed sites: the Notre-Dame de Bonne Fontaine Chapel, the Moulin de Soulme and the Sainte-Colombe Church in Soulme.Updated May 2026 following various comments:(7) the footbridge near Moulin Bayot is now closed to the public. You must continue straight on to the road and turn right twice to rejoin the original route at Moulin Bayot. Bonus: you pass by the Hermeton waterfall, which is magnificent in frosty weather.(16) Pass the turnstile and follow the river closely... the footpath is still very much public despite the ‘private property’ sign.(19) Take the road to the right and return to the starting point. The path that used to run between the gardens has been removed.

Here, as elsewhere, take advantage of the beautiful autumn colours to leave behind the deep, dark forests of certain areas of the Ardennes, where spruce trees reign supreme, and explore the countryside and deciduous forests of the Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse region.