Hourpes Viewpoint – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Solre-sur-Sambre

Hourpes Viewpoint – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Solre-sur-Sambre

Moderate

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Hourpes Viewpoint – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Solre-sur-Sambre

03:22

56.0km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 31.2 km for 6 m

After 31.7 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.95 km

Bois des Communes

Forest

16.0 km

Bois du Baron

Forest

25.2 km

Hourpes Viewpoint

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Superb panorama over the Sambre valley, which stretches as far as the Hameau de Hourpes, the cradle of the Carolingian steel industry.

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31.5 km

Aulne Abbey Ruins

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Meanwhile, the entrance is 5 €

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31.7 km

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

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This manual lock is one of the 25 that line the Sambre.

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32.0 km

View of the Sambre and the ruins of Aulne Abbey

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From the viewpoint, you can enjoy the changing landscape: the river meanders through the region, with vast fields and forests adorning its banks. The picturesque villages along the Sambre add …

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33.7 km

Lock No. 7

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Beautifully decorated lock and immediate surroundings (Trou d'Aulne)

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38.7 km

La Sambre

Lake

40.0 km

View of Thuin and its belfry

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This part of the Sambre has beautiful views on the ancient town of Thuin. You can clearly see the "Beffroi" — the bell tower stands prominently above the valley.

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40.1 km

View of Thuin's belfry

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The historic belfry of Thuin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Flanders and Wallonia. Built in 1639, it still dominates the cityscape of this tranquil town on the Sambre …

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54.6 km

Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre)

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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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56.0 km

End point

Train Station

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