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Espierres Canal – De Ghellinck Estate loop from Herseaux - Herzeeuw

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Belgium

Wallonia

Hainaut

Espierres Canal – De Ghellinck Estate loop from Herseaux - Herzeeuw

Hard

5.0

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Espierres Canal – De Ghellinck Estate loop from Herseaux - Herzeeuw

05:18

91.9km

170m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.24 km

Espierres Canal

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The Espierres Canal lies in Belgium between the French border and the Scheldt through the provinces of Hainaut and West Flanders. Its French extension is called Roubaix Canal. It was reopened in 2011 for river traffic.

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20.7 km

IJzerweg Bridge

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The bicycle bridge not only connects the two opposite banks, it also connects the three bicycle networks of the Leie, Picardy-Wallonia and Flemish Ardennes regions. It is also a link …

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33.5 km

Cycle Path Along the Scheldt near Melden

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Quiet, much quieter than the other banks. The tarmac though is a bit rough on some long stretch, I guess it is OK on bicycle, but a pain on a longboard and I guess on inline rollers.

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40.9 km

Scheldt River

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This cycle path along the Scheldt offers a beautiful, quiet route through nature and picturesque villages. The river meanders through green landscapes, with beautiful views of the water and historical places.

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45.6 km

Zwalm River

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Bridge over the Zwalm, near the mouth, along a cycle path quietly located in the green

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49.8 km

Cycle Path Along the Scheldt in De Rijtmeersen

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Nice section F45. Possible on both sides of the Scheldt.

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62.4 km

De Ghellinck Estate

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What you can still see of the domain looks beautiful - but it is not the actual castle. Unfortunately, the castle was badly damaged by a fierce fire and was …

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84.9 km

Mauroy Drawbridge

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Pont-Levis Mauroy is a bascule bridge spanning the Canal de l’Espierres in Saint-Léger (Estampuis). It was built in the 19th century to connect the canal to the Deûle and the …

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91.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

30.9 km

18.4 km

4.66 km

579 m

480 m

284 m

Surfaces

74.7 km

12.1 km

2.91 km

1.07 km

602 m

456 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Espierres Canal – De Ghellinck Estate loop from Herseaux - Herzeeuw

Espierres Canal

IJzerweg Bridge

Cycle Path Along the Scheldt near Melden

Scheldt River

Zwalm River

Cycle Path Along the Scheldt in De Rijtmeersen

De Ghellinck Estate

Mauroy Drawbridge

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