Hourpes Viewpoint – Viewpoint over Thuin loop from Lobbes

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Hourpes Viewpoint – Viewpoint over Thuin loop from Lobbes

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Hourpes Viewpoint – Viewpoint over Thuin loop from Lobbes

05:50

21.5km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.5 km

Hourpes Viewpoint

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Superb panorama over the Sambre valley, which stretches as far as the Hameau de Hourpes, the cradle of the Carolingian steel industry.

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13.4 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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16.7 km

Waibes Woods

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A lovely walk from station to station, alternating between the Sambre River, fields, and forests. Plenty of shade on a hot day.

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17.5 km

Viewpoint over Thuin

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Viewpoint marked on map. Here you have a beautiful view of Thuin. And a couch to enjoy the view.

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18.3 km

Christ the King Church

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Beautiful church, where no information can be found...
The church is located along the GR129

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19.1 km

Viewpoint

20.2 km

View of Thuin

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Through the overgrowth of the trees and shrubs you have a view of Thuin...

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20.4 km

Collegiate Church of Saint Ursmer of Lobbes

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The St. Ursmarus Church of Lobbes from the 9th century...

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20.9 km

Lobbes Bridge over the Sambre

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Nice view of the bridge in Lobbes...

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21.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.98 km

7.52 km

3.38 km

1.21 km

240 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

3.56 km

2.71 km

2.15 km

1.83 km

871 m

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

9°C

2°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

November 14, 2021,Z24: De vallei van de boven-Samber, Lobbes

Another walk from the collection of originalwandelen.be leads us to Lobbes and the valley of the Upper Sambre. Lobbes is known for its abbey from the 800s and you will find the oldest church in Belgium. The walk contains many facts. In this way you will also pass the Eik Maillard. An oak from the 1600s, which has now collapsed, …

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