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Abbey of Bonne-Espérance – Sambre Valley loop from Merbes-Sainte-Marie

Abbey of Bonne-Espérance – Sambre Valley loop from Merbes-Sainte-Marie

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Abbey of Bonne-Espérance – Sambre Valley loop from Merbes-Sainte-Marie

04:30

101km

810m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.0 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.17 km

View of Terril de Bray Village from Estinnes-au-Mont

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Nice view with Terril de Bray Village in the background.

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12.3 km

Bois de Mon Plaisir

Forest

13.5 km

Abbey of Bonne-Espérance

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Located in the heart of the Hainaut countryside, the Abbey of Our Lady of Good Hope is steeped in history. Nine centuries old, the monument was occupied from the very …

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25.6 km

Sambre Valley

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You cycle along the picturesque river Sambre. This is a quiet and picturesque river that flows through the south of Belgium and plays an important role in the Wallonia region. …

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28.1 km

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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63.1 km

Solre-le-Château Church

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Beautiful church with a bulbous tower. Particularity: its tower is tilted and gives the right to legends.

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64.9 km

Étang de Borzie

Lake

78.8 km

Border

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79.9 km

Erquelinnes Marina

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Nice quiet place to take a short break. Picnic tables and benches.

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80.4 km

Erquelinnes Marina

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Flemish border town, known for its impressive Solre-sur-Sambre castle,
its Roman bridge of Montignies-Saint-Christophe and its small marina.

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94.5 km

Bois de la Biscaille

Forest

101 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.8 km

14.5 km

6.80 km

2.92 km

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

82.8 km

18.1 km

189 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 17 July

24°C

13°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Abbey of Bonne-Espérance – Sambre Valley loop from Merbes-Sainte-Marie

View of Terril de Bray Village from Estinnes-au-Mont

Abbey of Bonne-Espérance

Sambre Valley

Solre-sur-Sambre Castle

Solre-le-Château Church

Border

Erquelinnes Marina

Erquelinnes Marina

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