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View of Thuin's belfry – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Paradis

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View of Thuin's belfry – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Paradis

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View of Thuin's belfry – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Paradis

04:43

56.3km

760m

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: April 18, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 50.0 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 km

Hourpes Mining Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful place to stop by following the Sambre via the towpath.

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10.7 km

Château d'Hourpes

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"In Hourpes, the second residence linked to the family of Thomas Bonehill, an English engineer and founder of the Forges de la Providence in Marchienne-au-Pont (a company specializing in steel …

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16.6 km

View of Thuin and its belfry

Highlight • Viewpoint

This part of the Sambre has beautiful views on the ancient town of Thuin. You can clearly see the "Beffroi" — the bell tower stands prominently above the valley.

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16.8 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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17.2 km

Towpath Along the Sambre in Thuin

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Following the towpath, we discover the winding path of the Sambre

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20.1 km

Bois du Grand Bon Dieu

Forest

38.8 km

Bois de Marbaix

Forest

49.7 km

Aulne Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Meanwhile, the entrance is 5 €

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50.3 km

View of the Sambre and the ruins of Aulne Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the viewpoint, you can enjoy the changing landscape: the river meanders through the region, with vast fields and forests adorning its banks. The picturesque villages along the Sambre add …

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50.5 km

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

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This manual lock is one of the 25 that line the Sambre.

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56.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

13.1 km

12.7 km

12.3 km

2.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

19.2 km

6.05 km

1.64 km

455 m

324 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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View of Thuin's belfry – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Paradis

Hourpes Mining Village

Château d'Hourpes

View of Thuin and its belfry

View of Thuin's belfry

Towpath Along the Sambre in Thuin

Aulne Abbey Ruins

View of the Sambre and the ruins of Aulne Abbey

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

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