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Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – Avesnois Greenway loop from Grandrieu Frasies

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Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – Avesnois Greenway loop from Grandrieu Frasies

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Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – Avesnois Greenway loop from Grandrieu Frasies

06:31

106km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.6 km

Bois du Tronquois

Forest

30.4 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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38.1 km

La Buissière Lock

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Pleasant in good weather

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38.2 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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40.6 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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43.6 km

Solre-sur-Sambre Castle

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Fun fact: the name of Solre-sur-Sambre originates from the Celtic word sol-ara meaning "muddy water". Solre-sur-Sambre is located at the confluence of the Thure, which borders the fortified castle and …

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45.8 km

The Sambre at Solre-sur-Sambre

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Beautiful location along the Sambre

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61.8 km

La Sambre canalisée

Lake

67.5 km

Bois de Maubeuge

Forest

79.4 km

Avesnois Greenway

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Well-rolling asphalt greenway on an old railway line.

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96.3 km

Avesnois Greenway

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Very nice asphalted railway line cycle path EV3.

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106 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.7 km

15.6 km

10.9 km

5.63 km

3.88 km

345 m

Surfaces

70.9 km

25.8 km

6.57 km

2.55 km

323 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Monday 7 September

23°C

14°C

79 %

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Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – Avesnois Greenway loop from Grandrieu Frasies

Old Railway Bridge Over the Sambre

La Buissière Lock

Drawbridge over the Sambre River at Labuissière

Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre)

Solre-sur-Sambre Castle

The Sambre at Solre-sur-Sambre

Avesnois Greenway

Avesnois Greenway

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