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Thieu Drawbridge – The Strépy-Thieu boat lift loop from Marche-lez-Écaussinnes

Thieu Drawbridge – The Strépy-Thieu boat lift loop from Marche-lez-Écaussinnes

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Thieu Drawbridge – The Strépy-Thieu boat lift loop from Marche-lez-Écaussinnes

01:48

37.7km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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9.95 km

Saint John the Baptist Church of La Tombelle

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The church dates from 1420 and is Gothic in style, except for the choir which is Romanesque. It was built slightly raised. The tower which stands out from the whole, …

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12.7 km

Thieu Drawbridge

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There are benches all the way down. Good for a pause with Thieu Boat lift view

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16.9 km

Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 4

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The ship lifts on the Centrumkanaal are special constructions that ensure that ships can bridge the required height difference. The ships are lifted by four hydraulic lifts, after which they can sail further.

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17.0 km

Historic Boat Lift of La Louvière

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a remnant of an era made of metals and stone marrying the surrounding nature.

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17.1 km

Historic Ship Lift No. 4

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Classic engineering marvel, and peaceful

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23.1 km

The Strépy-Thieu boat lift

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This lift is one of the finest technological feats of modern Belgian civil engineering. With its extraordinary dimensions, it allows new generations of boats to overcome a height difference of …

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37.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

13.7 km

1.23 km

155 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

16.0 km

777 m

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Thieu Drawbridge – The Strépy-Thieu boat lift loop from Marche-lez-Écaussinnes

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift

Saint John the Baptist Church of La Tombelle

Old Canal du Centre Boat Lift

Thieu Drawbridge

Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 4

Historic Boat Lift of La Louvière

Historic Ship Lift No. 4

The Strépy-Thieu boat lift

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