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Scheldt River – Espierres Canal loop from Munkzwalm

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Scheldt River – Espierres Canal loop from Munkzwalm

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Scheldt River – Espierres Canal loop from Munkzwalm

05:35

97.8km

170m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.13 km for 227 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.25 km

Blarewater

Forest

10.3 km

Scheldt River

Highlight • River

This cycle path along the Scheldt offers a beautiful, quiet route through nature and picturesque villages. The river meanders through green landscapes, with beautiful views of the water and historical places.

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14.7 km

Oudenaarde Market Square, the Town Hall and St. Walburga's Church

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The square is dominated by the impressive town hall, a masterpiece of Brabantine late Gothic built between 1526 and 1536. Around the square you will find beautiful historic buildings, cozy …

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40.8 km

Espierres Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Espierres Canal lies in Belgium between the French border and the Scheldt through the provinces of Hainaut and West Flanders. Its French extension is called Roubaix Canal. It was reopened in 2011 for river traffic.

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47.9 km

Espierres Pedestrian and Lift Bridge

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This is indeed the bicycle bridge.

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48.7 km

Belgium–France Border on the Canal de Roubaix

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Here the Canal de L'Espierres changes its name and becomes the Canal de Roubaix. It is noticeable that the Ravel is paved in Belgium and gravel in France.

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53.8 km

Mauroy Drawbridge

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Pont-Levis Mauroy is a bascule bridge spanning the Canal de l’Espierres in Saint-Léger (Estampuis). It was built in the 19th century to connect the canal to the Deûle and the …

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67.2 km

IJzerweg Bridge

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The bicycle bridge not only connects the two opposite banks, it also connects the three bicycle networks of the Leie, Picardy-Wallonia and Flemish Ardennes regions. It is also a link …

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79.8 km

Cycle Path Along the Scheldt near Melden

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Quiet, much quieter than the other banks. The tarmac though is a bit rough on some long stretch, I guess it is OK on bicycle, but a pain on a longboard and I guess on inline rollers.

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83.0 km

't Spei

Nature Reserve

97.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

35.6 km

19.8 km

3.71 km

1.23 km

480 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.3 km

9.77 km

2.17 km

1.25 km

892 m

462 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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9 %

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Scheldt River – Espierres Canal loop from Munkzwalm

Scheldt River

Oudenaarde Market Square, the Town Hall and St. Walburga's Church

Espierres Canal

Espierres Pedestrian and Lift Bridge

Belgium–France Border on the Canal de Roubaix

Mauroy Drawbridge

IJzerweg Bridge

Cycle Path Along the Scheldt near Melden

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