Hainaut
The four historic boat lifts on the Center Canal in Hainaut overcome a height difference of 68 meters between the river basins of the Meuse and the Scheldt in Belgium.
Ship loader Le Truc
In the Hainaut village of Lessines, along the Dender, this piece of industrial history is rusting: a ship loader used for loading crushed stone on the boats.
- Contains Practical Information
- Suitable for Explorers with Public transport
- Contains Background Information
Read the full story for members
- Get access to the full story and all photos of hundreds of destinations.
- Unlock all the practical information you need to plan a legal visit
to this venue, including GPS coordinates, address, public transport etc. - Discover nearby destinations and more than 400 destinations, including this one, on a detailed map.
Become a member only 29,90 euro / year
Already subscribed? Log In
Plan your visit for members
Related articles
Latest from the blog
While infrastructure is crucial for any country's smooth functioning, Belgium boasts some examples of construction that leave locals and tourists scratching their heads, like useless tunnels, bridges, and dead-end roads.
All photos and stories are copyrighted. Of course, linking to articles on the site is possible and allowed.
If you would like to use photos or articles from this website, please contact bart@hiddenmonuments.com.
© 2003-2024 Hiddenmonuments.com