Belgium
Wallonia
Wallonie
Namur
Philippeville
Viroinval
View of Vierves-sur-Viroin Castle from the Washhouse
Belgium
Wallonia
Wallonie
Namur
Philippeville
Viroinval
View of Vierves-sur-Viroin Castle from the Washhouse
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 59 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel Viroin Hermeton
Location: Viroinval, Philippeville, Namur, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium
You regularly have a view of the castle... Château des Comtes de Hamal in Vierves-sur-Viroin Based on a fortress and a farm of medieval origin, the emblematic building spreads its slender silhouette over the landscape of Vierves-sur-Viroin - private property. The ‘Comtes de Hamal’, who owned the estate between 1567 and 1852, extensively renovated the old medieval fortress and farm and reduced the defensive functions of the building to a basic level.
The facade of the house, in classical style, is pierced with large windows. This “modern” house is flanked by the so-called Attila tower, whose bulbous roof pushes the castle into the landscape, while the large windows offer new lookouts.
In the second half of the 19th century, work on pleasure continued: the two courtyards were joined together to form a large terrace overlooking the valley.
July 17, 2024
Very beautiful castle from the 16th century, but which is not accessible to the public.
November 17, 2023
Magnificent walk, I loved it! A perfect region for walks in the woods!
July 6, 2025
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