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The Grand Large – Four à Chaux Ruins loop from Esplechin

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Hainaut

The Grand Large – Four à Chaux Ruins loop from Esplechin

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The Grand Large – Four à Chaux Ruins loop from Esplechin

02:17

38.5km

170m

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: May 7, 2026

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Parc naturel des Plaines de l’Escaut

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14.2 km

The Grand Large

Highlight • Lake

16.5 km

Riverside Picnic Spot in Parc Naturel des Plaines de l’Escaut

Highlight • River

The way there is a bit difficult by bike, but it's worth it.

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17.7 km

Picnic Area by the Old Canal, Parc Naturel des Plaines de l’Escaut

Highlight • Rest Area

There are some lovely cycle paths on both sides of the old canal.
The locks are all out of service.

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18.1 km

Marina and Old Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

Beautiful path, with a view of the marina and an old drawbridge.

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25.0 km

Escaut Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

25.9 km

Four à Chaux Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Impressive, I did not know about these, and this is huge.

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28.5 km

Scheldt Riverside Promenade, Tournai

Highlight • River

34.9 km

Chemin de Mortagne (cobblestone track)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful paved path, straight and in good condition

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38.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

15.8 km

5.34 km

284 m

221 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

16.1 km

3.04 km

1.52 km

280 m

123 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 11 June

20°C

14°C

64 %

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The Grand Large – Four à Chaux Ruins loop from Esplechin

The Grand Large

Riverside Picnic Spot in Parc Naturel des Plaines de l’Escaut

Picnic Area by the Old Canal, Parc Naturel des Plaines de l’Escaut

Marina and Old Canal

Escaut Riverside Path

Four à Chaux Ruins

Scheldt Riverside Promenade, Tournai

Chemin de Mortagne (cobblestone track)

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