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La Louvière

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

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Road cycling routes
Belgium
Wallonia
Hainaut
Soignies
La Louvière

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

Moderate

68

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

02:31

54.3km

420m

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 23, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 348 m for 33 m

After 54.0 km for 33 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.61 km

Pont du Sart Aqueduct

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It can be crossed easily by bike.

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2

7.67 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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3

9.12 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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4

15.0 km

Tree Tunnel

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An enchanting road where tall, densely grown trees form a natural green tunnel. Especially in the summer months this route feels almost fairytale-like, with the sunlight softly filtering through the leaves and casting shadows on the road surface.

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40.3 km

Bois du Beaupré

Forest

6

42.8 km

Le Mont Coupé

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Cotacol
Points 41
Length 1.100 m
Elevation 51

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45.2 km

Trou au Sable

Forest

8

50.8 km

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

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9

50.8 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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51.0 km

Historic Ship Lift No. 4

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Classic engineering marvel, and peaceful

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54.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

8.75 km

2.85 km

415 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

14.7 km

106 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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