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Belgium
Wallonia
Hainaut
Soignies
La Louvière

The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Historic Ship Lift No. 4 loop from La Louvière-Centre

Routes
Road cycling routes
Belgium
Wallonia
Hainaut
Soignies
La Louvière

The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Historic Ship Lift No. 4 loop from La Louvière-Centre

Moderate

4.3

(15)

256

riders

The Strépy-Thieu boat lift – Historic Ship Lift No. 4 loop from La Louvière-Centre

02:35

50.6km

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: April 18, 2026

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

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After 33.4 km for 774 m

After 46.2 km for 153 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.09 km

Saint John the Baptist Church of La Tombelle

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The church dates from 1420 and is Gothic in style, except for the choir which is Romanesque. It was built slightly raised. The tower which stands out from the whole, …

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7.36 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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3

8.83 km

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

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4

8.85 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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9.03 km

Historic Ship Lift No. 4

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Classic engineering marvel, and peaceful

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6

21.6 km

Canal Nimy-Blaton RAVeL Cycling Path

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Nice and easy segment on the left side of the channel, also suitable for road bikes

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7

47.1 km

Old Canal du Centre Boat Lift

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50.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

6.29 km

3.27 km

1.65 km

1.23 km

737 m

106 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

17.7 km

1.70 km

626 m

621 m

354 m

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