Old Lift Lock No. 2 – Historic Lift No. 3 loop from La Louvière-Centre

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Old Lift Lock No. 2 – Historic Lift No. 3 loop from La Louvière-Centre

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Old Lift Lock No. 2 – Historic Lift No. 3 loop from La Louvière-Centre

01:26

22.7km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 2.92 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.96 km

Houdeng-Aimeries swing bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Even in action today.
Hand-operated. Worth seeing.

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3.51 km

Old Lift Lock No. 2

Highlight • Monument

The second old lifting mechanism. From above and from the asphalted cycle path.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiffshebewerke_des_belgischen_Canal_du_Centre?wprov=sfla1

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3.97 km

Historic Lift No. 3

Highlight • Monument

Great technology, currently being restored.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiffshebewerke_des_belgischen_Canal_du_Centre?wprov=sfla1

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4.24 km

Historic Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 3

Highlight • Monument

There are 4 old lifting devices on the historic Canal du Centre, some of which are being restored.
Great old, functional technology.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiffshebewerke_des_belgischen_Canal_du_Centre?wprov=sfla1

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4.42 km

Historic Boat Lifts on the Canal du Centre

Highlight • Monument

We must avoid weekends and public holidays at all costs: many walkers, families with strollers and young children, the elderly ... it is difficult to circulate freely on a road …

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6.02 km

Along the old Canal du Centre

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

On the old canal there are beautiful views of the new gigantic ship lift, but also of lift number 4.

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7.58 km

Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 4

Highlight • Monument

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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