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Thuin
Merbes-Le-Château

Aulne Abbey Ruins – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Fontaine-Valmont

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Bike touring routes & trails
Belgium
Wallonia
Hainaut
Thuin
Merbes-Le-Château

Aulne Abbey Ruins – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Fontaine-Valmont

Moderate

20

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Aulne Abbey Ruins – Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey loop from Fontaine-Valmont

02:48

46.5km

300m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 22.5 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.44 km

Old Railway Bridge Over the Sambre

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Under the bridge is a nice resting place with a bench. Peaceful view of the Sambre river.

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2

22.2 km

Aulne Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Meanwhile, the entrance is 5 €

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3

22.5 km

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

Highlight • Structure

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

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4

22.8 km

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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5

24.4 km

Lock No. 7

Highlight • Structure

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

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29.4 km

La Sambre

Lake

7

30.8 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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8

30.9 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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9

34.5 km

Portelette Gate

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Top technical passage in mountain biking

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46.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

15.6 km

12.4 km

885 m

258 m

140 m

112 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

16.7 km

823 m

447 m

145 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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