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Hourpes Viewpoint – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Landelies

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Hourpes Viewpoint – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Landelies

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Hourpes Viewpoint – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Landelies

03:01

11.2km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 8.77 km for 6 m

After 9.28 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.69 km

Pond in the Forest

Highlight • Lake

Around a bend in the path, this unique little pond, covered with yellow water lilies, offers a nice picnic break (table and bench).

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4.42 km

Hourpes Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5.28 km

Hourpes Mining Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful place to stop by following the Sambre via the towpath.

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5.29 km

Château d'Hourpes

Highlight • Castle

"In Hourpes, the second residence linked to the family of Thomas Bonehill, an English engineer and founder of the Forges de la Providence in Marchienne-au-Pont (a company specializing in steel …

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7.52 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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9.02 km

Aulne Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Meanwhile, the entrance is 5 €

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9.28 km

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

Highlight • Structure

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

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9.34 km

Confluence of the Sambre

Highlight • River

11.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.22 km

1.81 km

1.23 km

539 m

350 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

1.52 km

1.49 km

1.11 km

539 m

256 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 13 August

36°C

18°C

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

July 29, 2023,Panorama du « trou d'Aulne » – Abbaye d'Aulne boucle au départ de Landelies

The first path climbs very steeply and is difficult to pass. It hasn't been used for some time and the brambles and other branches have taken their ease. Provide walking boots and trousers (secateurs and gardening gloves). Otherwise, it's a very nice hike. Very varied.

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August 3, 2025,🇧🇪 Abdij van Aulne - oevers van de Samber, rondtocht.

According to local legend, Aulne Abbey is said to have been founded as early as 637. The abbey has endured turbulent times, experiencing both prosperity and disaster. Ultimately, it was the French Revolution and the local population's discontent with the authoritarian rule of the last abbots that permanently reduced the abbey to ruins. The ruins feature both Gothic and Classical …

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Hourpes Viewpoint – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Landelies

Pond in the Forest

Hourpes Viewpoint

Hourpes Mining Village

Château d'Hourpes

The Sambre River

Aulne Abbey Ruins

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

Confluence of the Sambre

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