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A quiet and peaceful spot. A place to sit when the sun is shining and enjoy the coolness of the trees and the water.

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.

Beautiful section of the old canal

Ronquières, elevator to see

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.

The Bridge of Origin bore this name because from this point the tax to be paid was calculated, corresponding to the distance to be covered by boat. This tax is called the navigation tax and is calculated in tons/kilometer. This bridge is of the drawbridge type, that is to say that it rotates while going up around an axis located at the level of the deck. The structure of the bridge is called a latticework and offers a navigable passage of 6 meters. The swing is balanced by a counterweight on top of the structure.

It is a beautiful area and super picturesque along the canal. You can admire the old lock keepers' houses along the old Brussels - Charleroi canal. In my opinion, the most idyllic and picturesque cycling route in the meadow area.

Incredible bike ride along the canal