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

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

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

02:54

48.7km

140m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 36 m for 5 m

After 17.9 km for 42 m

After 48.7 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.8 km

Towpath Along the Sambre in Thuin

Highlight • Trail

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

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18.2 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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22.4 km

Old Railway Bridge Over the Sambre

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Under the bridge is a nice resting place with a bench. Peaceful view of the Sambre river.

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30.1 km

La Buissière Lock

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Pleasant in good weather

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30.2 km

Drawbridge over the Sambre River at Labuissière

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At Labuissière, this small, interesting and unusual bridge leads over the Sambre river.

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32.7 km

Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre)

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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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35.1 km

The Sambre at Solre-sur-Sambre

Highlight • River

Beautiful location along the Sambre

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42.3 km

Perfect spot for a picnic

Highlight • Rest Area

48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

6.30 km

4.96 km

3.22 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

18.9 km

2.92 km

1.91 km

826 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

8°C

2°C

47 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

August 19, 2024,Erquelinnes-Thuin / La Sambre

39 kms of wonder. 9 kms (18 round trips) more to treat yourself to a little refreshment at the Aulne Abbey 🍻🌟 Next time 😉

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June 8, 2022,Teil 5 / Tag 3b | Auf dem Jakobsweg | EuroVolo 3 "Pilgerweg" | Von Charleroi nach Maubeuge Louvroil

... ran flat 3 times, it rained cats and dogs the whole day...

At the end of this tour to the B&B where a decathlon was not far away and the very friendly mechanic fitted me with a new inner tube and coat.

side thing...

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