Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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After 1.92 km for 11 m

After 3.19 km for 33 m

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924 m

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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1.88 km

Thieu-Maurage drawbridge (& bridge keeper's house)

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This type of bridge, extremely rare in Wallonia, is in permanent balance. To open it, all you have to do is move its center of gravity. Originally, the bridge operator …

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2.34 km

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift

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Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998, the boat lifts on the Canal du Center have not been modified since their commissioning. In addition, the site of …

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3.18 km

Strépy-Bracquegnies drawbridge and bridge keeper's house

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It is one of the last in operation in Wallonia. This bridge is called "barraged" because it has a guard door that serves to protect elevator No. 4. Here, a solid oak leaf is preserved in good condition.
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4.40 km

Strépy-Bracquegnies Swing Bridge and Bridge Keeper's House

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These bridges are still today operated exclusively by human energy. Introducing a crank in the center of the bridge, the bridge operator activates a toothed wheel which moves around a …

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5.43 km

Fixed bridge on the coal route

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The road over the bridge is a very busy traffic route, linking the coal mine of Bois-du-Luc with Houdeng, Le Roeulx and Soignies. (information board)

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6.06 km

Strépy-Bracquegnies Boat Lift No. 3 (Historic Canal du Centre)

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Known in Belgium as Scheepslift 3 Strépy-Bracquegnies.
Type of artwork: ship lift
Located in waterway: Canal du center (B)
Part of the waterway: Canal du Center Historique
Status: is in …

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6.19 km

Engine room ship lift 3

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The machine building powers ship lifts 2 and 3, which are located close to each other. Lift 3 is located to the right of the machine building.
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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

3.27 km

1.83 km

842 m

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

3.92 km

3.30 km

946 m

872 m

147 m

Elevation

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Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift – Engine room ship lift 3 loop from Thieu

Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 4

Thieu-Maurage drawbridge (& bridge keeper's house)

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Strépy-Bracquegnies Boat Lift No. 3 (Historic Canal du Centre)

Engine room ship lift 3

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