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Hainaut
Soignies
La Louvière

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift No. 1 – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Thieu

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Belgium
Wallonia
Hainaut
Soignies
La Louvière

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift No. 1 – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Thieu

Moderate

4.5

(2)

123

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Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift No. 1 – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Thieu

01:05

10.3km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 1.51 km for 29 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.53 km

Bridge Over the Old Canal du Centre

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Bridge over the old Canal du Centre.

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2

3.87 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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3

4.06 km

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift No. 1

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There is one bank with a tarmac path and one bank with a more natural path.

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4

4.58 km

There are 4 old lifting devices on the historic Canal du Centre, some of which are being restored.
Great old, functional technology.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiffshebewerke_des_belgischen_Canal_du_Centre?wprov=sfla1

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4.62 km

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift

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6

7.16 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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7

7.97 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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8

8.06 km

B

10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

1.05 km

505 m

482 m

248 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

3.78 km

736 m

565 m

188 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 24 October

13°C

7°C

75 %

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

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