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Terril de l'Epine - GR – Ruins of the Épine spoil heap loop from Samaritaine

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Hainaut

Terril de l'Epine - GR – Ruins of the Épine spoil heap loop from Samaritaine

Moderate

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Terril de l'Epine - GR – Ruins of the Épine spoil heap loop from Samaritaine

02:50

10.6km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.22 km

Terril de l'Epine - GR

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The slag heap of the Thorn was born from the accumulation of coal shale from 1890, to end in 1958. At that time, the slag heap had several cones. From …

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2.73 km

Ruins of the Épine spoil heap

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On the sides of the Épine slag heap, a transporter and ruined silos.
The concrete bridge that extends it transported waste bins from the Mambourg coal mine to the slag heap through the districts.

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4.28 km

Notre-Dame de Grâce, Gilly

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Ook wel: Auduins Chapel

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6.80 km

Start from Gilly Marabout

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5

8.29 km

Charleroi Velodrome

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The abandoned velodrome is right next to a soccer field. It is still partially signposted in the city.

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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

2.59 km

1.51 km

1.05 km

405 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

2.10 km

1.53 km

1.49 km

124 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 1 November

10°C

6°C

42 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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