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The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Masnuy-Saint-Pierre

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The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Masnuy-Saint-Pierre

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The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Masnuy-Saint-Pierre

03:59

89.4km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 37.1 km for 33 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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23.1 km

Tree Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

An enchanting road where tall, densely grown trees form a natural green tunnel. Especially in the summer months this route feels almost fairytale-like, with the sunlight softly filtering through the leaves and casting shadows on the road surface.

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2

29.4 km

Historic Boat Lift of La Louvière

Highlight • Monument

a remnant of an era made of metals and stone marrying the surrounding nature.

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3

29.4 km

Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 4

Highlight • Monument

The ship lifts on the Centrumkanaal are special constructions that ensure that ships can bridge the required height difference. The ships are lifted by four hydraulic lifts, after which they can sail further.

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30.8 km

The Strépy-Thieu boat lift

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This lift is one of the finest technological feats of modern Belgian civil engineering. With its extraordinary dimensions, it allows new generations of boats to overcome a height difference of …

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35.8 km

Thieu Drawbridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are benches all the way down. Good for a pause with Thieu Boat lift view

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58.5 km

Abbey of Bonne-Espérance

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Located in the heart of the Hainaut countryside, the Abbey of Our Lady of Good Hope is steeped in history. Nine centuries old, the monument was occupied from the very …

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60.4 km

View of Terril de Bray Village from Estinnes-au-Mont

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Nice view with Terril de Bray Village in the background.

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81.7 km

Saint-Denis Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Difficult and quite long uphill in flat BE. Starts with 7% and gets flat after each meter.

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89.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.8 km

14.8 km

3.33 km

1.25 km

157 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.0 km

15.2 km

596 m

434 m

225 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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