Pont de l'Imbécile

Take a short trip to Château-l'Abbaye along the Scheldt and Scarpe rivers to cross the Pont de l'Imbécile bridge!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.86 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 13 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 13 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 62 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 49 ft

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Description of the walk

Château-l'Abbaye town hall car park, near the church.

(S/E) With the town hall on your right, go to the end of the car park and take the path on the left to reach Rue de la Fontaine. Turn right, come out onto Grand Rue and follow it to the left until you reach the sports field.

(1) At the crossroads, turn right onto Chemin du Pont Péri to reach the Canal de l'Escaut.

(2) Turn left and follow the canal to the Mortagne-du-Nord bridge.

(3) Take the stairs to cross Rue du Fort and go back down the stairs to return to the canal. Continue to the river port (where there is a green space ideal for a break or picnic).

(4) Join Rue du Fort, turn right, then immediately left before the bridge and follow the canalised Scarpe. Pass the fire and rescue centre, then the secondary school.

(5) Cross the Pont de l'Imbécile bridge and continue along the Scarpe. Leave the lock on your right and you will come out onto Rue de la Motte du Moulin (D68).

(6) Turn left (mandatory sign), leave Rue du Petit Marais on your right and join Grand Rue.

(7) Turn left, then turn right before the end of town sign to take the dirt track that makes a wide circular loop to the right and ends at Rue de Flines. Return to Grand Rue (bus shelter).

(8) Turn left, then take the path on the right after house no. 19 (Chemin de la Haute Voie).

(9) Turn left and head towards the church. Turn right to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 62 ft - Church car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.27 - alt. 56 ft - Chemin du Pont Péri
  3. 2 : mi 0.68 - alt. 59 ft - Escaut (fleuve)
  4. 3 : mi 2.39 - alt. 62 ft - Mortagne-du-Nord Bridge
  5. 4 : mi 2.56 - alt. 56 ft - River port, green space - Confluence of the Scheldt and - Scarpe (rivière)
  6. 5 : mi 3.24 - alt. 52 ft - Pont de l'Imbécile (Mortagne-du-Nord)
  7. 6 : mi 4.07 - alt. 56 ft - D68
  8. 7 : mi 4.5 - alt. 56 ft - Grand Rue
  9. 8 : mi 5.45 - alt. 56 ft - Grand Rue
  10. 9 : mi 5.67 - alt. 56 ft - Crossroads
  11. S/E : mi 5.86 - alt. 62 ft - Church car park

Notes

The paths may be muddy.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
danicau
danicau

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk and no problems with the trail.

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jacques urbain
jacques urbain

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

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PFAYOLLE
PFAYOLLE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, it is very easy to follow. The landscapes are varied.

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chtidu59
chtidu59

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, very easy hike.
At this time of year, this hike is very pleasant.

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M.Huré
M.Huré

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

interesting and varied route

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eris
eris

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, a bit linear and bland at the beginning.

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