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Belgium
Wallonia
Hainaut
Thuin
Ham-Sur-Heure-Nalinnes

Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – View of Thuin's belfry loop from Jamioulx

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Belgium
Wallonia
Hainaut
Thuin
Ham-Sur-Heure-Nalinnes

Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – View of Thuin's belfry loop from Jamioulx

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4.5

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116

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Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – View of Thuin's belfry loop from Jamioulx

10:42

172km

860m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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26.3 km

Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre)

Highlight • Cycleway

Along the Sambre you cycle through a varied landscape of green meadows, forests and charming villages, with beautiful views of the river and the surrounding nature reserve. The path is well maintained and mostly flat.

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2

28.7 km

Beautiful location along the Sambre

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44.3 km

La Sambre canalisée

Lake

4

76.8 km

View of Thuin's belfry

Highlight • Monument

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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76.9 km

View of Thuin and its belfry

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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83.3 km

Lock No. 7

Highlight • Structure

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

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84.9 km

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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87.8 km

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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92.5 km

Bois du Hameau

Forest

99.2 km

La Sambre

Lake

102 km

Terril Résolu n°1

Forest

12

134 km

Floreffe Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

There is some nature here again, instead of industry on the bike path.
In Floreffe nice view of the monastery.

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172 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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104 km

28.8 km

17.7 km

14.4 km

6.53 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

83.9 km

65.0 km

16.8 km

5.08 km

722 m

722 m

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Lowest point (80 m)

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