View of Thuin's belfry – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Lobbes

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View of Thuin's belfry – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Lobbes

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4.3

(16)

147

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View of Thuin's belfry – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Lobbes

02:17

38.6km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Train Station

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2.75 km

View of Thuin

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3.26 km

View of Thuin's belfry

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The historic belfry of Thuin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Flanders and Wallonia. Built in 1639, it still dominates the cityscape of this tranquil town on the Sambre …

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3.38 km

View of Thuin and its belfry

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This part of the Sambre has beautiful views on the ancient town of Thuin. You can clearly see the "Beffroi" — the bell tower stands prominently above the valley.

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9.69 km

Lock No. 7

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Beautifully decorated lock and immediate surroundings (Trou d'Aulne)

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14.2 km

Sambre Canal Lock and Bascule Bridge

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One of many locks along the Sambre, built during the height of Walloon industrialization to make the river navigable and thus better transport the valuable cargo.

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19.3 km

Upper Sambre: Charleroi to Abbaye d'Aulne

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Lots of good paths, there's still a lot of nature here.
Be extremely careful when quarrying

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27.0 km

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

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This manual lock is one of the 25 that line the Sambre.

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27.3 km

View of the Sambre and the ruins of Aulne Abbey

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From the viewpoint, you can enjoy the changing landscape: the river meanders through the region, with vast fields and forests adorning its banks. The picturesque villages along the Sambre add …

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