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Hourpes Viewpoint – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Solre-sur-Sambre

Hourpes Viewpoint – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Solre-sur-Sambre

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Hourpes Viewpoint – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Solre-sur-Sambre

03:21

55.9km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 31.0 km for 6 m

After 31.6 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.95 km

Bois des Communes

Forest

15.9 km

Bois du Baron

Forest

25.0 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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31.3 km

Aulne Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Meanwhile, the entrance is 5 €

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31.6 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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31.8 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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33.5 km

Lock No. 7

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

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38.5 km

La Sambre

Lake

39.8 km

View of Thuin and its belfry

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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39.9 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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54.4 km

Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre)

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Along the Sambre you cycle through a varied landscape of green meadows, forests and charming villages, with beautiful views of the river and the surrounding nature reserve. The path is well maintained and mostly flat.

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55.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

11.1 km

10.5 km

9.89 km

4.04 km

816 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

15.4 km

10.2 km

1.37 km

478 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

32°C

18°C

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Hourpes Viewpoint – Aulne Abbey Ruins loop from Solre-sur-Sambre

Hourpes Viewpoint

Aulne Abbey Ruins

Manual Lock at Aulne Abbey

View of the Sambre and the ruins of Aulne Abbey

Lock No. 7

View of Thuin and its belfry

View of Thuin's belfry

Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre)

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