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

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

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

02:31

36.3km

230m

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

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Includes movable bridges

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After 23.7 km for 6 m

After 24.2 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.7 km

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

Highlight • Structure

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

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23.9 km

Aulne Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Meanwhile, the entrance is 5 €

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24.5 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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26.1 km

Lock No. 7

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

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27.7 km

Château d'Hourpes

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"In Hourpes, the second residence linked to the family of Thomas Bonehill, an English engineer and founder of the Forges de la Providence in Marchienne-au-Pont (a company specializing in steel …

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31.6 km

La Sambre

Lake

33.0 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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33.1 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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33.6 km

View of Thuin

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36.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

9.93 km

7.86 km

6.09 km

913 m

809 m

371 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

8.65 km

6.91 km

1.37 km

818 m

244 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

32°C

17°C

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 3, 2022,Thuin et la vallée de la Sambre

SNCB works at the exit of Thuin (in the direction of Charleroi) prevented us from doing the planned tour. The Sambre valley is very pleasant. Thuin is also worth the detour

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

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

Aulne Abbey Ruins

View of the Sambre and the ruins of Aulne Abbey

Lock No. 7

Château d'Hourpes

View of Thuin and its belfry

View of Thuin's belfry

View of Thuin

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