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Thuin
Erquelinnes

Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – Abbey of Bonne-Espérance loop from Solre-sur-Sambre

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Belgium
Wallonia
Hainaut
Thuin
Erquelinnes

Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – Abbey of Bonne-Espérance loop from Solre-sur-Sambre

Moderate

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Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – Abbey of Bonne-Espérance loop from Solre-sur-Sambre

03:24

49.7km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.60 km

Wooden Boat on Display

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2

1.93 km

Along the Sambre you cycle through a varied landscape of green meadows, forests and charming villages, with beautiful views of the river and the surrounding nature reserve. The path is well maintained and mostly flat.

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3

16.0 km

Bridge on the RAVeL

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Old bridge, now fortunately used as rain protection.

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24.8 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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29.9 km

Menu Bois

Forest

6

33.4 km

Picnic Area La Linière de Bache

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Unfortunately no covered area.

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7

46.0 km

Erquelinnes Marina

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Nice quiet place to take a short break. Picnic tables and benches.

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8

48.3 km

Beautiful location along the Sambre

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49.2 km

Solre-sur-Sambre Castle

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Fun fact: the name of Solre-sur-Sambre originates from the Celtic word sol-ara meaning "muddy water". Solre-sur-Sambre is located at the confluence of the Thure, which borders the fortified castle and …

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49.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

14.7 km

13.5 km

2.63 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

11.8 km

10.4 km

2.73 km

638 m

322 m

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Friday 29 May

31°C

17°C

26 %

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