The boat lifts and everything with an Ardennes atmosphere!

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From Jurbeke, heading towards Canal du Centre. Along the way, I alternately pass through villages, woods, and a slightly hilly landscape. The only serious descent and ascent was in Saint Denis.

I arrive at Canal du Centre in Ville-sur-Haine. Before I cross the canal via an impressive bicycle bridge, I first walk around the World War I memorial park.

A little further along the canal, I encounter the first boat lift, very impressive. From there, I cycle towards the higher Canal du Centre historique. After seeing two more boat lifts, I leave the canal a bit before La Louvière. In the region, I also often cycle along the higher mine dumps.

I cycle along a beautiful railway bed to Binche, with its best-preserved medieval walls. Between Binche and Mons, there are many fields, meadows, and yellow flower meadows, and a few more beautiful villages. After Mons, I encounter a large forest that reminds me of the Ardennes! A very beautiful and varied bike ride!

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