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Lake Viewpoint – Lac du Ry-Jaune loop from Walcourt

Lake Viewpoint – Lac du Ry-Jaune loop from Walcourt

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Lake Viewpoint – Lac du Ry-Jaune loop from Walcourt

03:28

49.3km

630m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.7 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.1 km

Bois Mazarin

Forest

14.4 km

Wooden Boardwalk Singletrack

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Nice single tracks. Do not skip this one in your trip.

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17.7 km

Lake Viewpoint

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From this point you can see the jet skis at work and the fish swimming in the water.

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19.8 km

The lock, designated as the Sluis van La Plate Taille, was built as part of a large-scale water project developed in the second half of the 20th century. This project aimed to buffer water, prevent floods, create drinking water reserves, and provide a stable basis for energy production through hydropower. The lock allows water to be moved in a controlled manner between different levels and compartments of the lake system. Technically, the lock functions on the principle of water level regulation between two basins with different levels. Using sluice gates and lock doors, water can be slowly let in or drained, allowing ships (where applicable) or water masses to be moved safely without sudden pressure differences. In this specific case, the emphasis is less on shipping and more on hydrological control within the reservoir complex. Its location at La Plate Taille is hydrologically strategic. This lake serves as a central reservoir within the Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure and directly influences the water balance of the surrounding region. The lock helps regulate water levels, especially during heavy rainfall or dry periods, thus supporting the broader water management system. Ecologically, the lock indirectly contributes to the management of the ecosystem in and around the lakes. Controlled water movement affects the quality and distribution of water, which in turn impacts fish populations, aquatic plants, and bank vegetation. Managing the water level is therefore not only a technical but also an ecological responsibility.

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20.5 km

Lac du Ry-Jaune

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Lake Ry-Jaune is the fourth largest lake in terms of surface area of the five reservoirs. It is located just behind the Eau d’Heure, Plate-Taille and Falinfluence lakes. And just in front of Féronval.

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24.7 km

Soumoy Hill

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1.1km for 67m of D +

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26.1 km

Soumoy Castle

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Looks like a nice castle, but it's just on the track. No mountain bike path.

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35.3 km

Belgian Air Force FA-44 Tail Fin Roundabout

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Unique roundabout with a fighter plane vertical stabilizer in homage to the 2 TACTICAL WING of the Belgian Air Force.

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38.3 km

Seven Bridges Viaduct

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Superb place with 2 possibility of trace, above and below the bridge

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43.2 km

Bois de Nôrgimont

Forest

49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

11.7 km

10.3 km

5.00 km

2.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

14.6 km

12.8 km

273 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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Lake Viewpoint – Lac du Ry-Jaune loop from Walcourt

Wooden Boardwalk Singletrack

Lake Viewpoint

La place Taille Lock

Lac du Ry-Jaune

Soumoy Hill

Soumoy Castle

Belgian Air Force FA-44 Tail Fin Roundabout

Seven Bridges Viaduct

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