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Aulne Abbey Ruins – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Fontaine

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Aulne Abbey Ruins – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Fontaine

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Aulne Abbey Ruins – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Fontaine

02:01

27.1km

270m

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: June 29, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 12.9 km for 6 m

After 14.5 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 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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12.9 km

Lock No. 8

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Fontaine -’Évêque (in Walloon Fontinne-Eveke) is a French-speaking town in Belgium located in the Walloon region in the province of Hainaut, between Charleroi and Binche, a region known for its rich folklore.

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13.1 km

Aulne Abbey Ruins

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Meanwhile, the entrance is 5 €

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13.6 km

Saint Joseph Church

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In 1869, the Saint-Joseph church was built and, at the end of the century, the architect Louis Cloquet carried out major consolidation and restoration work.

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13.8 km

Aulne Abbey Ruins

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Beautiful old monastery ruin hidden in a valley along the river. Not only impressive to see, but there are also various sleeping, eating and drinking options in and around the monastery. Nice stopping point.

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13.9 km

Abbey of Aulne Farm

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Beautiful large farm a few hundred meters from the Abbey of Olne

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14.7 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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15.0 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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27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.93 km

9.91 km

4.71 km

2.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

8.49 km

1.95 km

507 m

371 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

28°C

15°C

0 %

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Aulne Abbey Ruins – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Fontaine

Sambre Canal Lock and Bascule Bridge

Lock No. 8

Aulne Abbey Ruins

Saint Joseph Church

Aulne Abbey Ruins

Abbey of Aulne Farm

View of the Sambre and the ruins of Aulne Abbey

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

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