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Charleroi-Brussels Canal – Grote Markt Halle loop from Ruisbroek

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Charleroi-Brussels Canal – Grote Markt Halle loop from Ruisbroek

Easy

4.6

(70)

455

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Charleroi-Brussels Canal – Grote Markt Halle loop from Ruisbroek

01:59

33.7km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.0 km for 72 m

After 33.6 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.14 km

Grand Place (Grote Markt), Brussels

Highlight • Historical Site

The Grand Place, known as Grand-Place in French, is the bustling heart of the Belgian capital Brussels and an absolutely iconic symbol of the city. The square is rich in …

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11.8 km

Brussels–Charleroi Canal Cycle Path

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The Charleroi-Brussels canal is of historical and geographical importance for the development of the coal mines and metal industry in Belgium. With this route you can breathe in the past …

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12.9 km

Bassin de Biestebroeck - Biestebroekdok

Lake

13.7 km

Bassin de Batelage - Schippersdok

Lake

14.8 km

Charleroi-Brussels Canal

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Winding through the heart of the Zenne Valley, the Charleroi to Brussels Canal offers a scenic and peaceful route for cyclists, passing along the water through a varied landscape, with both urban and rural views.

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17.4 km

Charleroi-Brussels Canal

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The Charleroi-Brussels Canal is of historical-geographical importance for the development of coal mines and the metal industry in Belgium. With this route you will sniff out the past of Belgium, …

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18.3 km

Ruisbroek Lock

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Lock number 9 and associated bridge over the Brussels-Charleroi canal, rising until the early 1930s.
Current lock with heavy walls of regularly cut natural stone blocks, funnel-shaped course at the …

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19.0 km

Ruisbroek Mills on the Brussels-Charleroi Canal

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Nice view, a bit narrow.

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20.2 km

Charleroi-Brussels Canal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

I have just discovered this path which connects several towns all along the canal. In summer without much effort, smooth path. You can easily do tens of km, or even more. Pure pleasure!

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25.8 km

Grote Markt Halle

Highlight • Historical Site

Halle has a beautiful old center full of cozy terraces and restaurants. Definitely worth exploring.

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33.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

14.9 km

1.60 km

998 m

679 m

107 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

5.20 km

3.69 km

238 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

31°C

18°C

0 %

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Charleroi-Brussels Canal – Grote Markt Halle loop from Ruisbroek

Grand Place (Grote Markt), Brussels

Brussels–Charleroi Canal Cycle Path

Charleroi-Brussels Canal

Charleroi-Brussels Canal

Ruisbroek Lock

Ruisbroek Mills on the Brussels-Charleroi Canal

Charleroi-Brussels Canal Cycle Path

Grote Markt Halle

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