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The Ronquières inclined plane is a unique boat lift. Built in 1968, it allows barges to overcome a drop of nearly 70 meters thanks to a system of sliding trays. The structure can be observed from the cycle path along the canal.

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Ronquières, elevator to see

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The Ronquières inclined plane is a ship lift near the Belgian village of Ronquières. It is an inclined plane on the Charleroi-Brussels Canal. It bridges the height difference with the Hainaut Plateau. The inclined plane was completed on 1 April 1968 after a construction period of six years. The plane is 1400 metres long and bridges a drop of 68 metres, with a gradient of almost 5%. There are two ship barges, each 85.50 metres long and 11.60 metres wide. The barges run like wagons on rails and are moved by cables. Each barge has its own counterweight, which runs on rails under the barge. The barges can thus operate independently of each other, which is important for maintenance and in the event of any malfunctions. In such cases, the plane continues to operate, but with limited capacity. The total cost of the work was approximately 3.1 billion Belgian francs (approximately €77 million), about twice as much as was thought at the start of construction. The plane is self-sufficient in energy. Next to the slope is a pipe through which water flows that drives a turbine, which provides the electrical energy for the work of art.

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It is still a lock and its keeper's house along the old canal. This time it is number 25 in Ronquières.

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Incredible bike ride along the canal

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Lock complex where ships are pulled up and down the Ronquières slope in barges.

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I only saw an old lock.

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What a unique and fascinating village! I've never seen anything quite like this community of houseboats clustered together along an old canal. It's amazing how an abandoned waterway has been repurposed into this charming maritime neighborhood. The photos give such a great sense of the character and architecture of the boats. I love how each one is decorated and personalized - you can tell there's a vibrant creative community here. It must be an incredible experience waking up each morning to the sights and sounds of living on the water. Thank you for profiling this special destination! Ronquières is now added to my must-visit list next time I'm traveling in Belgium. I meant I added to my (calendar 2024)(https://www.typecalendar.com/printable-yearly-calendar) bucket list I'd love to explore the village, chat with the residents and get a feel for what life is like living on a historic canal. It's so wonderful when disused infrastructure gets reinvented into unique spaces like this.