Magic and history at Mont Panisel
In the footsteps of the Druids and the 1914–18 war...
Mont Panisel is a mysterious place packed with history.
It is said that this slag heap is a place of Druidic worship ... Besieged during the Battle of Mons on 23 August 1914, it also bears witness to the First World War!
It is said that this slag heap is a place of Druidic worship ... Besieged during the Battle of Mons on 23 August 1914, it also bears witness to the First World War!
- Start your walk with a touch of magic by following the Ermitage trail which will take you to the mysterious “Tree of Liberty”!
- Then, a tree-lined path takes you to the first viewpoint of Mons city where you can see the Belfry and the Collégiale Sainte-Waudru (Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church).
- Go past a water tower and keep climbing, climbing and climbing some more before reaching the summit, perched at 107 metres high!
- Enjoy a magnificent view of Mons and the surrounding hills and valleys. Isn’t it magical!
- To continue your journey, a little further down the heap you’ll find woods and hills, and even lower, a memorial to the 1914–18 Battle of Mons. Tread back over the soil besieged by the armies during the war!
- You’ll also find the remains of an old mill and a fantastic waterfall, making for a beautiful finish in a magical place!
Lose yourself in a unique place that’s far from everything and guarantees a change of scenery!
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