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Canal de Roubaix – Espierres Canal loop from Gare de Tourcoing

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Canal de Roubaix – Espierres Canal loop from Gare de Tourcoing

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Canal de Roubaix – Espierres Canal loop from Gare de Tourcoing

02:29

42.6km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18.8 km for 9 m

After 18.9 km for 12 m

After 23.7 km for 12 m

After 23.8 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.23 km

Canal de Roubaix

Highlight • River

Gravel path that rolls well and is fun to do.

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8.92 km

La Maison du Canal

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La Maison du Canal is a former lock keeper's house located in Leers-Nord, a sub-municipality of Estaimpuis in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. It is part of the RAVeL …

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10.8 km

The Espierres Canal lies in Belgium between the French border and the Scheldt through the provinces of Hainaut and West Flanders. Its French extension is called Roubaix Canal. It was reopened in 2011 for river traffic.

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21.0 km

RAVeL 4 — Along the Scheldt Canal

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It's a classic outing for bike rides and the like, a long line of driving without a car and in the shade when it's the right time.

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28.9 km

Mauroy Drawbridge

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Pont-Levis Mauroy is a bascule bridge spanning the Canal de l’Espierres in Saint-Léger (Estampuis). It was built in the 19th century to connect the canal to the Deûle and the …

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33.2 km

Espierres Pedestrian and Lift Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is indeed the bicycle bridge.

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34.0 km

Belgium–France Border on the Canal de Roubaix

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Here the Canal de L'Espierres changes its name and becomes the Canal de Roubaix. It is noticeable that the Ravel is paved in Belgium and gravel in France.

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36.0 km

Canal de Roubaix between Roubaix and Leers

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The cycle path along the canal is the most beautiful way to cross the city by bike. Away from the cars, you can make good progress here and also enjoy wonderful views of the water.

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42.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

12.0 km

1.87 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

11.8 km

6.63 km

495 m

168 m

105 m

Elevation

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Canal de Roubaix – Espierres Canal loop from Gare de Tourcoing

Canal de Roubaix

La Maison du Canal

Espierres Canal

RAVeL 4 — Along the Scheldt Canal

Mauroy Drawbridge

Espierres Pedestrian and Lift Bridge

Belgium–France Border on the Canal de Roubaix

Canal de Roubaix between Roubaix and Leers

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