Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey – The Sambre River loop from Paradis

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey – The Sambre River loop from Paradis

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Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey – The Sambre River loop from Paradis

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46.4km

290m

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: August 22, 2026

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4.62 km

Château de Monceau-sur-Sambre

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11.6 km

Sambre Canal Lock and Bascule Bridge

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One of many locks along the Sambre, built during the height of Walloon industrialization to make the river navigable and thus better transport the valuable cargo.

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14.1 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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14.4 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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15.3 km

The Sambre River

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Legend has it that the Abbey of Aulne was founded in 637 by the repentant highwayman Landelinus, who was succeeded as abbot by Ursmarus of Lobbes after his death.

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21.0 km

La Sambre

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22.5 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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22.7 km

Thuin Belfry and Canal View

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Thuin is a capital of inland waterways since many barge owners come from there and choose this place to stay when retirement time comes. Its belfry is a UNESCO world heritage site.

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