Anhiers is a commune located in the Nord department of the Hauts-de-France region, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area features a unique blend of historical mining landscapes, serene river valleys, and accessible greenways. This terrain provides varied opportunities for several sports like gravel biking, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more. The region's flat river valleys and repurposed mining sites create a distinct environment for exploration.
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4.6
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139
riders
61.7km
03:45
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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55
riders
23.2km
01:30
90m
90m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

25
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44.4km
02:39
100m
100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
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48.6km
03:06
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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128
riders
68.1km
02:55
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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39
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89.9km
04:27
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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34
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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19
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64.4km
02:47
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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33
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33.6km
02:15
60m
60m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.6km
01:30
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
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16.9km
01:02
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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23
riders
94.3km
05:00
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
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42.5km
02:49
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
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40.1km
02:06
90m
90m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
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55.9km
03:03
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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52
hikers
10.3km
02:43
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
hikers
10.8km
02:44
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
hikers
9.70km
02:27
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
hikers
7.30km
01:51
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
runners
9.82km
01:01
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.91km
00:55
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.26km
00:32
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
13.6km
01:25
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Anhiers offers a variety of outdoor activities including Gravel biking, Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Jogging. The region features a blend of historical mining landscapes and serene river valleys.
On komoot, Anhiers has 5 routes available, with more than 23,000 visitors sharing their experiences. These routes have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Anhiers and the surrounding Douai area offer diverse terrain for gravel biking, combining paved and unpaved sections. Routes often include river valleys, rolling countryside, and forested areas. A guide for this sport is available: Gravel biking around Anhiers.
Mountain biking trails in Anhiers can be found on repurposed mining slag heaps, known as "terrils." The Paturelles Slag Heap Singletrack near Râches and a slag heap near Roost-Warendin offer technical routes. More information is available in the guide: MTB Trails around Anhiers.
Anhiers offers several hiking routes, including the 17.4-mile (28 km) Chemin du Belvédère loop, which showcases mining heritage and the Scarpe river valley. The 5-mile (8 km) Au fil de la Scarpe loop explores wetlands and meadows. For more options, consult the guide: Hiking around Anhiers.
Yes, the flat terrain along the canals and greenways in Anhiers is suitable for families and less experienced cyclists. The Voie Verte de la Plaine de la Scarpe and the Voie Verte de la Scarpe offer accessible routes. These greenways are designed for shared use by walkers and cyclists.
Anhiers features the Scarpe river valley with its wetlands and meadows, as well as historical mining landscapes including repurposed slag heaps. The Marchiennes State Forest is also part of the varied terrain. These elements combine to create a unique natural and historical backdrop.
Anhiers has the Voie Verte de la Plaine de la Scarpe, a greenway built on a former railway line stretching 6-7.5 miles (10-12 km) from Fenain to Orchies. The Voie Verte de la Scarpe follows the towpath of the Scarpe river between Mortagne-du-Nord and Douai. Both offer accessible routes for cycling and walking.
Komoot offers several guides for Anhiers, including Gravel biking around Anhiers, MTB Trails around Anhiers, and Hiking around Anhiers. Additional guides cover general cycling, road cycling, and running.
The official website for the commune of Anhiers is anhiers.fr. This site provides information about the local administration and community.
Yes, touring cyclists can utilize the Voies Vertes and towpaths along the Scarpe river. These routes offer flat terrain suitable for leisurely rides, allowing exploration of the region's natural beauty and heritage. A guide is available: Cycling around Anhiers.

