Discover Aywaille: Amblève, Hiking Trails and Culture

Aywaille offers a varied mix of river landscapes, signposted hiking trails, cycling culture and special historical sites. The Amblève shapes several experiences: the Voie des Aulnes runs along the river, providing a walking and cycling link between Aywaille and Sougné-Remouchamps. A cable-stayed footbridge spans the Amblève at the foot of the Heid des Gattes nature reserve. This allows you to plan your trip according to your preferred focus – from outdoor activity in the landscape to culture and history.

Landscape and trails around Aywaille

Those who want to spend time outdoors will find a signposted hiking network in Aywaille with 31 walking routes covering more than 250 km in total. The trails lead through Aywaille, Sougné-Remouchamps, Sedoz-Nonceveux, Deigné and Harzé. When choosing a holiday apartment, it can therefore be useful to first consider which places and landscapes should be the focus of your days, rather than planning solely around a single attraction.

A particularly distinctive hike follows the winding course of the 3,500 m-long stream along the Ninglinspo. The average gradient is 7.5%. Along the way are pools and bathing spots with poetic names such as Bain du Cerf, Bain de Diane and Bouillon de la Chaudière. The trail passes through a unique site classified as exceptional Walloon heritage.

The Heid des Gattes is also part of the municipality’s natural landscape. It is one of Wallonia’s most renowned natural sites and is considered a unique location for the Aywaille houseleek, described as Belgium’s only endemic plant. Those who want to combine nature observation with hiking can make this site a separate focus of their trip planning.

Culture, History and Cycle Racing

A prominent historical landmark is the Church of Notre-Dame des Saints-Anges de Dieupart, which has been protected since 15 January 1936. It is an important architectural and historical landmark of the municipality of Aywaille and provides a cultural highlight alongside the natural attractions.

In the village of Sougné-Remouchamps in Aywaille, the Maison du Cyclisme Liège-Bastogne-Liège presents the history of cycle racing. It was established and is operated by the Aywaille municipal administration. For visitors interested in cycling history, this site complements the active side of the Voie des Aulnes with a cultural and historical perspective.

The 40-45 Memorium Museum is accessible only by prior appointment and visits are accompanied by a personal guide. It displays memorabilia from the lives of soldiers and civilians from the Ourthe-Vesdre-Amblève region, as well as hidden treasures and finds belonging to Frederic Winkin. He has been collecting military equipment for more than 25 years; the collection consists of objects found and acquired over the years. The Grottes de Remouchamps also include the 40 m-high chamber known as “la Cathédrale”.

Which accommodation suits your plans?

If your group has different interests, you can choose your base in Aywaille according to your preferred daily rhythm: the Voie des Aulnes and the cycling museum favour a focus on river landscapes and cycling, while Ninglinspo, Heid des Gattes and the extensive network of hiking trails offer other nature experiences. Those interested in culture can complement this selection with the Church of Notre-Dame des Saints-Anges de Dieupart or a pre-arranged visit to the 40-45 Memorium Museum.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Aywaille, it is therefore worth deciding in advance which excursions you are planning and which type of experience you prefer.

Other places for your search and trip planning: Héron, Aubel, Ondenval, Raeren, Sougné-Remouchamps, Grâce-Hollogne, Weismes and Herstal.

To the higher-level travel overview: Liège.