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The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Strépy‑Thieu Boat Lift loop from Ghlin

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The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Strépy‑Thieu Boat Lift loop from Ghlin

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The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Strépy‑Thieu Boat Lift loop from Ghlin

02:34

46.2km

160m

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: March 24, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 9.26 km for 774 m

After 36.3 km for 774 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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18.1 km

Historic Ship Lift No. 4

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Classic engineering marvel, and peaceful

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2

18.2 km

Historic Boat Lift of La Louvière

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

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3

18.2 km

Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 4

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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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4

19.0 km

Thieu Drawbridge

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

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5

19.9 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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20.1 km

Strépy‑Thieu Boat Lift

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The Strépy-Thieu lift is a double boat lift located in Belgium, on the Canal du Centre in the Walloon Region in the province of Hainaut.

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7

21.2 km

Hydraulic Lift

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8

23.8 km

Pont du Sart Aqueduct

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It can be crossed easily by bike.

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46.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

6.75 km

4.37 km

2.28 km

772 m

200 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

11.1 km

1.57 km

1.51 km

770 m

626 m

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Friday 29 May

28°C

17°C

44 %

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