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Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Thuin

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Thuin

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Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Thuin

02:57

37.3km

510m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: April 18, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 18.4 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.62 km

Viewpoint and Shelter Overlooking the Leernes Forest

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Panorama of Leernes Forest, magnificent.

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18.1 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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18.4 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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18.7 km

Aulne Abbey Ruins

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Meanwhile, the entrance is 5 €

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19.1 km

Beautiful old monastery ruin hidden in a valley along the river. Not only impressive to see, but there are also various sleeping, eating and drinking options in and around the monastery. Nice stopping point.

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30.8 km

bois communal

Forest

34.0 km

Bois du Grand Bon Dieu

Forest

36.5 km

Towpath Along the Sambre in Thuin

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Following the towpath, we discover the winding path of the Sambre

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36.7 km

Thuin Belfry and Canal View

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Thuin is a capital of inland waterways since many barge owners come from there and choose this place to stay when retirement time comes. Its belfry is a UNESCO world heritage site.

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36.9 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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37.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

10.8 km

9.41 km

3.73 km

877 m

119 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

9.08 km

4.48 km

468 m

454 m

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

12°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Thuin

Viewpoint and Shelter Overlooking the Leernes Forest

View of the Sambre and the ruins of Aulne Abbey

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

Aulne Abbey Ruins

Aulne Abbey Ruins

Towpath Along the Sambre in Thuin

Thuin Belfry and Canal View

View of Thuin's belfry

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