Leers-Nord Lock – Leers-Nord Church loop from Leers

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Leers-Nord Lock – Leers-Nord Church loop from Leers

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Leers-Nord Lock – Leers-Nord Church loop from Leers

02:10

8.57km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.87 km

Pont Grimonpont over het Canal du Roubaix

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On maps of the border between Calais and Mertiz, and a map from the King of France's army dating from 1773, we discover, among other places, "Pont de Gris mon …

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4.23 km

Belgium–France Border on the Canal de Roubaix

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Here the Canal de L'Espierres changes its name and becomes the Canal de Roubaix. It is noticeable that the Ravel is paved in Belgium and gravel in France.

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4.47 km

Leers-Nord Lock

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The Leers-Nord lock is an important lock used to regulate the water levels of the canal and to allow shipping between different parts of the region. The lock itself is …

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5.01 km

Espierres Pedestrian and Lift Bridge

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This is indeed the bicycle bridge.

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5.02 km

Leers-Noord Church Path

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A largely paved path runs through the fields between the Canal de l'Espierre and the Church of Saint-Vaast. It offers a beautiful view of the village.

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5.70 km

Satcheu - Monument to the Boat Hauler

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"Satcheu" is the Picardian term for "boat puller."
This statue pays tribute to those who once practiced this arduous profession: from the towpath, people (or horses) pulled boats across the …

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5.76 km

Leers-Nord Church

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There is a rather special history surrounding the church of Leers: The Border Treaty between France and the Austrian Netherlands made possible the rectification of the border between the two …

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5.91 km

Chapel of the Cross

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This cross or Calvary chapel is located on the roundabout at the town square of Leers-Noord and overlooks the St. Vaast Church at the other end of the square.

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8.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

3.15 km

938 m

Surfaces

3.44 km