View of the Mare à Goriaux – Goriaux Pond loop from Château-l'Abbaye

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View of the Mare à Goriaux – Goriaux Pond loop from Château-l'Abbaye

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View of the Mare à Goriaux – Goriaux Pond loop from Château-l'Abbaye

02:06

33.7km

80m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 18.0 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.14 km

Along the Scarpe

Highlight • Other

Very pleasant towpath even if its condition is not always at the top

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5.18 km

Trail along the bank of the canalized Scarpe

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7.75 km

Gravel Path Along the Abandoned Railway

Highlight • Trail

Super passage, there is a little ballast in places.

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8.69 km

Old Railway Line in Parc Naturel Régional Scarpe-Escaut

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Somewhat tricky passages

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9.15 km

Scarpe towpath

Highlight • Other

Great place in good weather!

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14.5 km

View of the Mare à Goriaux

Highlight • Lake

A fantastic view of the Goriaux pond, of which you can see almost the entire length.

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18.1 km

Goriaux Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice spot, possibility to land, soak your feet in the water. Not far from the Arenberg gap. Accessible slag heap along the Mate in Goriaux which gives a view from …

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33.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

7.78 km

5.61 km

4.06 km

3.63 km

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

13.3 km

2.63 km

1.91 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

13°C

7°C

45 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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View of the Mare à Goriaux – Goriaux Pond loop from Château-l'Abbaye

Along the Scarpe

Trail along the bank of the canalized Scarpe

Gravel Path Along the Abandoned Railway

Old Railway Line in Parc Naturel Régional Scarpe-Escaut

Scarpe towpath

View of the Mare à Goriaux

Goriaux Pond

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