from Havré to the ship lift of Strépy-Thieu

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13.9 km • Mons

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13.9 km

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Peter XX

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Chaussée du Rœulx 1101, 7021 Mons, BE

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Departure: Castle of Havré – Rue du Château, Havré

This castle with beautiful gardens is managed by a non-profit organization; however, the visiting days are very irregular.

The walk alternates along the banks of the small river La Haine and the Canal du Centre to the impressive Strépy-Thieu boat lift. It is a particularly quiet walk along these waterways.

Afterwards, you return via small hamlets, the nature reserve La Garenne, and the Rapois forest. My original plan was also to walk along the pond and the marshes of the Petite Garenne, but these paths were completely overgrown and impassable.

On the way, there are no eateries and few benches. Also, there are exceptionally few hikers or cyclists in this area. However, there are many anglers along the banks.

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