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Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift No. 1 – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Houdeng-Aimeries

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Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift No. 1 – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Houdeng-Aimeries

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Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift No. 1 – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Houdeng-Aimeries

00:59

9.47km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 227 m for 20 m

After 9.24 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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211 m

Houdeng-Aimeries swing bridge

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Even in action today.
Hand-operated. Worth seeing.

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559 m

Fixed bridge on the coal route

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The road over the bridge is a very busy traffic route, linking the coal mine of Bois-du-Luc with Houdeng, Le Roeulx and Soignies. (information board)

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750 m

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift No. 1

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There is one bank with a tarmac path and one bank with a more natural path.

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1.27 km

Historic Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 3

Highlight • Monument

There are 4 old lifting devices on the historic Canal du Centre, some of which are being restored.
Great old, functional technology.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiffshebewerke_des_belgischen_Canal_du_Centre?wprov=sfla1

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1.32 km

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift

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3.85 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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4.66 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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9.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

1.53 km

225 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.76 km

485 m

208 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift No. 1 – Thieu Drawbridge loop from Houdeng-Aimeries

Houdeng-Aimeries swing bridge

Fixed bridge on the coal route

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift No. 1

Historic Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 3

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift

Thieu Drawbridge

Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 4

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