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Saint-Gilles - Sint-Gillis

Charleroi-Brussels Canal – New asphalt along the canal loop from Albert

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Belgium
Brussels
Saint-Gilles - Sint-Gillis

Charleroi-Brussels Canal – New asphalt along the canal loop from Albert

Hard

5.0

(2)

260

runners

Charleroi-Brussels Canal – New asphalt along the canal loop from Albert

02:03

19.7km

110m

Running

Hard run. 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: June 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.55 km for 325 m

Open: • 8:00 AM-8:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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928 m

View of Brussels from Duden Park

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guinguette in summer, beautiful view of Brussels

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2

1.36 km

Parc Duden

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great park very hilly

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3

1.54 km

Mountain bike trail

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Mainly a trail for pedestrians and joggers 😁

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5.51 km

Charleroi-Brussels Canal

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The Charleroi-Brussels Canal is of historical-geographical importance for the development of coal mines and the metal industry in Belgium. With this route you will sniff out the past of Belgium, …

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5

6.41 km

Ruisbroek Lock

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Lock number 9 and associated bridge over the Brussels-Charleroi canal, rising until the early 1930s.
Current lock with heavy walls of regularly cut natural stone blocks, funnel-shaped course at the …

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6

7.48 km

Great wide new cycle path, great!

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7

9.42 km

Ruisbroek Mills and Canal Path

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Nice path along the canal, asphalt without potholes perfect for cyclists

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8

12.6 km

New asphalt along the canal

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Tip-top asphalt, nice, smooth and fast

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19.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.89 km

5.88 km

2.32 km

876 m

407 m

327 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

5.74 km

1.47 km

571 m

371 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 11 July

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