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Espierres Canal – IJzerweg Bridge loop from Fort de Mons

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Espierres Canal – IJzerweg Bridge loop from Fort de Mons

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Espierres Canal – IJzerweg Bridge loop from Fort de Mons

04:10

71.4km

220m

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: March 1, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24.5 km for 11 m

After 45.7 km for 11 m

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Start point

Train Station

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8.92 km

Canal de Roubaix between Roubaix and Leers

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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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13.3 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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15.2 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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31.5 km

RAVeL L83 – Parc naturel du Pays des Collines

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Paved cycle path, Ravel L83 at the foot of the Kluisbos along the Amougies airport.

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39.2 km

IJzerweg Bridge

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The bicycle bridge not only connects the two opposite banks, it also connects the three bicycle networks of the Leie, Picardy-Wallonia and Flemish Ardennes regions. It is also a link …

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52.1 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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56.4 km

Espierres Pedestrian and Lift Bridge

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This is indeed the bicycle bridge.

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57.2 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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71.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.7 km

9.59 km

8.30 km

4.68 km

1.58 km

679 m

Surfaces

55.2 km

9.43 km

5.43 km

659 m

569 m

204 m

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Tuesday 19 May

19°C

12°C

50 %

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Espierres Canal – IJzerweg Bridge loop from Fort de Mons

Canal de Roubaix between Roubaix and Leers

La Maison du Canal

Espierres Canal

RAVeL L83 – Parc naturel du Pays des Collines

IJzerweg Bridge

Mauroy Drawbridge

Espierres Pedestrian and Lift Bridge

Belgium–France Border on the Canal de Roubaix

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