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View of Thuin's belfry – Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) loop from Merbes-Sainte-Marie

View of Thuin's belfry – Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) loop from Merbes-Sainte-Marie

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View of Thuin's belfry – Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) loop from Merbes-Sainte-Marie

01:55

40.0km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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After 18.0 km for 310 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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17.8 km

Old hand-operated lock on the Sambre

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The lock keeper's house is still there, the setting is beautiful.

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18.2 km

View of Collégiale Saint-Ursmer

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20.2 km

Thuin Belfry and Canal View

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Thuin is a capital of inland waterways since many barge owners come from there and choose this place to stay when retirement time comes. Its belfry is a UNESCO world heritage site.

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20.4 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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23.2 km

Lobbes Bridge over the Sambre

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Nice view of the bridge in Lobbes...

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32.4 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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34.7 km

Old Bridge over the Sambre

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Crossing the Sambre on an old train / tram route. The rails are no longer there, but we take advantage of the fairly low slope.

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34.9 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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40.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

7.79 km

7.31 km

4.24 km

479 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

15.5 km

479 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 7 September

23°C

14°C

84 %

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View of Thuin's belfry – Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) loop from Merbes-Sainte-Marie

Old hand-operated lock on the Sambre

View of Collégiale Saint-Ursmer

Thuin Belfry and Canal View

View of Thuin's belfry

Lobbes Bridge over the Sambre

Drawbridge over the Sambre River at Labuissière

Old Bridge over the Sambre

Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre)

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