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The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Morlanwelz

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The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Morlanwelz

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4.7

(3)

65

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The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Morlanwelz

03:03

54.0km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 53.8 km for 221 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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20.0 km

Pont du Sart Aqueduct

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It can be crossed easily by bike.

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24.7 km

The Strépy-Thieu boat lift

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This lift is one of the finest technological feats of modern Belgian civil engineering. With its extraordinary dimensions, it allows new generations of boats to overcome a height difference of …

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27.4 km

Historic Ship Lift No. 4

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Classic engineering marvel, and peaceful

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4

27.6 km

Historic Boat Lift of La Louvière

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a remnant of an era made of metals and stone marrying the surrounding nature.

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27.6 km

Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 4

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The ship lifts on the Centrumkanaal are special constructions that ensure that ships can bridge the required height difference. The ships are lifted by four hydraulic lifts, after which they can sail further.

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28.4 km

Thieu Drawbridge

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There are benches all the way down. Good for a pause with Thieu Boat lift view

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36.1 km

Canal Lock

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8

47.5 km

Old La Marlette Canal

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nautical center, old canal

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54.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

15.0 km

5.29 km

805 m

456 m

164 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

21.2 km

2.09 km

384 m

< 100 m

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