Sawe Valley

A very beautiful valley reminiscent of the Ninglinspo and especially Chefna torrents, with the mighty blocks of quartzite in the Sawe riverbed. A previously little frequented valley with great paths.

The Sawe, a Venn mountain stream, has its source in the Grande Fagne, near the place “Les Fermes en Fagnes”. It meanders for 6 km with interesting inclines before reaching the site downstream from Solwaster. Soon afterwards they connect at the Hoëgne. Like her big sisters, she has her share of local stories. For example, we discover a cross erected in memory of Marcel Dethiou, a hunter who died here in 1920. You will also find “the pedestrian bridge of Dianes Bad” on your way. It is said that Diane, one of the cow dogs from a neighboring farm, was wounded by a hunter. He was found in the sawe. Probably he tried to increase the current towards his master's house ... (tourismejalhaysart.be)

After a long drought, the route is not worthwhile. Only when the river ripples is it very appealing. Sturdy shoes have to be.