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The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Mons

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Road cycling routes
Belgium
Wallonia
Hainaut

The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Mons

Moderate

4.1

(19)

256

riders

The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Mons

02:30

47.4km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 116 m for 11 m

After 47.3 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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815 m

La Haine

Lake

2

16.0 km

The Strépy-Thieu boat lift

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This lift is one of the finest technological feats of modern Belgian civil engineering. With its extraordinary dimensions, it allows new generations of boats to overcome a height difference of …

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3

19.8 km

Pont du Sart Aqueduct

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It can be crossed easily by bike.

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4

25.2 km

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift

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5

27.9 km

Old Canal du Centre Boat Lift

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6

31.4 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

32.2 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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32.2 km

a remnant of an era made of metals and stone marrying the surrounding nature.

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9

32.4 km

Historic Ship Lift No. 4

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Classic engineering marvel, and peaceful

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47.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

4.38 km

3.17 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

12.7 km

2.04 km

660 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 3 July

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11°C

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