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

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

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

03:07

57.2km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 57.0 km for 221 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.54 km

Old La Marlette Canal

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nautical center, old canal

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17.6 km

Pont du Sart Aqueduct

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It can be crossed easily by bike.

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25.9 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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26.7 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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26.7 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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26.9 km

Historic Ship Lift No. 4

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Classic engineering marvel, and peaceful

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32.8 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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57.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

14.5 km

4.93 km

945 m

541 m

111 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

22.3 km

1.69 km

740 m

289 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

22°C

9°C

13 %

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

Old La Marlette Canal

Canal Lock

Pont du Sart Aqueduct

Thieu Drawbridge

Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 4

Historic Boat Lift of La Louvière

Historic Ship Lift No. 4

The Strépy-Thieu boat lift

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