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View of Thuin's belfry – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Lobbes

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View of Thuin's belfry – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Lobbes

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View of Thuin's belfry – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Lobbes

02:18

38.5km

180m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.81 km for 42 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.68 km

Towpath Along the Sambre in Thuin

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Following the towpath, we discover the winding path of the Sambre

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3.12 km

View of Thuin's belfry

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The historic belfry of Thuin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Flanders and Wallonia. Built in 1639, it still dominates the cityscape of this tranquil town on the Sambre …

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3.23 km

View of Thuin and its belfry

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This part of the Sambre has beautiful views on the ancient town of Thuin. You can clearly see the "Beffroi" — the bell tower stands prominently above the valley.

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9.55 km

Lock No. 7

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Beautifully decorated lock and immediate surroundings (Trou d'Aulne)

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14.1 km

Sambre Canal Lock and Bascule Bridge

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One of many locks along the Sambre, built during the height of Walloon industrialization to make the river navigable and thus better transport the valuable cargo.

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19.2 km

Upper Sambre: Charleroi to Abbaye d'Aulne

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Lots of good paths, there's still a lot of nature here.
Be extremely careful when quarrying

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26.9 km

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

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This manual lock is one of the 25 that line the Sambre.

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27.2 km

View of the Sambre and the ruins of Aulne Abbey

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From the viewpoint, you can enjoy the changing landscape: the river meanders through the region, with vast fields and forests adorning its banks. The picturesque villages along the Sambre add …

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33.8 km

La Sambre

Lake

38.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

15.8 km

493 m

328 m

171 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

14.4 km

683 m

305 m

304 m

172 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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View of Thuin's belfry – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Lobbes

Towpath Along the Sambre in Thuin

View of Thuin's belfry

View of Thuin and its belfry

Lock No. 7

Sambre Canal Lock and Bascule Bridge

Upper Sambre: Charleroi to Abbaye d'Aulne

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

View of the Sambre and the ruins of Aulne Abbey

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