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The Ravensberg countryside in Bailleul
Start and finish at the car park on the Grand-Place in Neuve Église, via the Ravensberg countryside in Bailleul. This route passes through muddy paths during winter, so it is advisable to do this hike in dry weather in summer.
Circular from Ploegsteert centre
Hike starting and ending at the Ploegsteert sports hall
Mont Rouge circular starting from De Klijte
Departure and arrival at the car parks either at De Klijte church or Loker via Scherpenberg, Sulferberg and the Mont Rouge nature reserve (Hellegatbos, or 'hole in the hill') with its De Kosmos recreation park.
From De Klijte via Lettenberg, Kemmelberg, Monteberg and Scherpenberg
Departure and arrival in De Klijte via Lettenberg, Kemmelberg, Monteberg and Scherpenberg. Crossing Scherpenberg and the Hellebeek nature reserve. Passing close to the vineyards of Mont Kemmel, Mont Rouge and Mont Noir.
De Klijte via Scherpenberg and Mont Rouge
Departure from the car park at De Klijte church. Crossing Scherpenberg and the Hellebeek nature reserve. Passing close to the vineyards of Mont Kemmel, Mont Rouge and Mont Noir.
Loker, Scherpenberg, Mont Rouge and Sulferberg starting from De Klijte
Departure from the car park of De Klijte church via Loker, Scherpenberg, Mont Rouge and Sulferberg.
Zillebeke via Mont Sorrel and Zandvoordebos
Departure from the car park on Zwarteleenstraat in Zillebeke via Mont Sorrel and Zandvoordebos. Crossing the woods of Zandvoorde and the provincial domain of West Flanders. Passing through Mont Sorrel.
Circular Zillebeke Palingbeek Vaartstraat
Departure from the car park at the visitor centre of the Palingbeek provincial estate on Vaarstraat.
Boezinge Dekemelelaan via Hagebos
Departure from the car park at Dekemelelaan 31 in Boezinge via Hagebos. Boezinge was devastated during the First World War and became a ghost village. Nothing remained of the buildings; the church was also completely destroyed. It was not until the summer of 1919 that the first inhabitants of Boezinge returned.
Passendale through the Passchendaele battlefield
Departing from the car park of Passchendaele Church, this walk takes you across the Passchendaele battlefield along the junction points. The phrase "across the Passchendaele battlefield along the junction points" refers to the Sunflower Walk, created in 2024 on the sites of the former battles in Passchendaele, Belgium. This route guides you through the historic battlefield by following junction points (or connection points), linking major places of interest such as Tyne Cot Cemetery and other First World War heritage memorial sites.
Zillebeke Palingbeek Vaartstraat via Zwarte Leen and Mont Sorrel
Departure and arrival at the car park of the visitor centre of the provincial domain of Palingbeek, Vaartstraat 7 in Zillebeke. Other departure and arrival points are possible at the Hill 60 car park on Zwarteleenstraat in Zillebeke or at the car park on Zwarteleenstraat 7 in Zillebeke via Mont Sorrel.
Saint-Médard Church via the Lys, Menin, Halluin and Wervicq-Sud
Start and finish at the car park of Saint-Médard Church in Wervik via the Lys, Menin, Halluin marina, Bousbecque and Wervicq-Sud.
This route is part of the Montagne route in Wervicq-Sud.
Zillebeke Zwarteleenstraat via Palingbeek and the Caterpillar crater
Departure and arrival at the car park on Zwarteleenstraat in Zillebeke or at the following car parks: Kleine Ieperstraat in Zandvoorde, the Palingbeek estate in Hollebeke or Hill 60: Zwarteleenstraat 40 in Zillebeke
Boezinge and the Kermiswandeling of 2025
Start and finish at the car park of Boezinge church, with a walk along the canal that connects the Lys to the Yser. Boezinge was devastated during the First World War
The town became a ghost town. Nothing remained of the buildings; the church was also completely destroyed. It was not until the summer of 1919 that the first inhabitants of Boezinge returned
Westvleteren, Sint-Sixtus Abbey via the Dozinghembos
Departure from the car park of Sint-Sixtus Abbey in Westvleteren. Pass through the Dozinghembos, along anunpaved path in the Dozinghembos and partly between fields. Then into the forest that is part of the Sixtusbossen.Following this route, you will encounter several beautiful forests in this part of the province of West Flanders. You will also enjoy wide views of the agricultural landscape.
Neuve Église via Ploegsteert and Nieppe
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Neuve Église via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Nieppe
The hike crosses a field and follows dirt paths through wet and muddy areas in winter.
Pass through the Romarin district, which straddles France, Flanders and Belgium
Hill 60, Mont Sorrel and Zwarte Leen from Zillebeke
Departure from Zillebeke, at the in 't Riet cultural centre, via the provincial estate of Palingbeek, the Caterpillar crater, Hill 60, Zwarte Leen, Mont Sorrel and Hill 62.
Palingbeek and Hill 62 starting from Zillebeke
Walk along part of the First World War front line: the area between Hill 60 and Hill 62. You will also pass one of the most remarkable and interesting war museums in Belgium: the Sanctuary Wood Museum. A must-see. You can also have a drink there.Departure from the in 't Riet cultural centre via the visitor centre of the Palingbeek provincial estate and the Canadian site Hill 62.
Mount Sorrel, Hill 60, Caterpillar Crater starting from Zandvoord
Departure from the car park on Kleine Leperstraat in Zandvoorde via Mount Sorrel, Hill 60, Caterpillar Crater, and the provincial domain of Palingbeek.
Countryside of Neuve-Église starting from Ploegsteert
Departure from the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert town centre via the countryside of Neuve-Église. Pass by the farms. Dirt track to the border with Neuve-Église. Then a paved path and return via a dirt track. Pass through the Bois de la Hutte at the end of the route.
Ploegsteert via the British memorial and Bois de la Hutte
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre, the British memorial, the Bois de la Hutte and the countryside around Neuve Église
The walk crosses a field of crops and muddy, slippery dirt tracks, especially in winter.
Ploegsteert centre via the British memorial and Bois de la Hutte
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre, the British Memorial, Bois de la Hutte and the countryside around Neuve-Eglise. The route crosses a cornfield.
Ploegsteert centre via Neuve Eglise and Bois de la Hutte
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the countryside of Neuve Église and Rosenberg, the Bois de la Hutte and the Plugstreet interpretation centre
This walk crosses dirt tracks and farmland, some of which are muddy during the winter.
Neuve Église via the Ploegsteert countryside
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Neuve Église via the countryside around Ploegsteert
This route crosses a field and is therefore quite muddy in winter
Passes close to vineyards: there are two vineyard plots on this route
The British memorial in Ploegsteert and the countryside around Neuve Église
Start and finish at the car park in front of the British war memorial in Ploegsteert. You can also start from the main square in Ploegsteert. The route takes you through a field, so check the weather forecast before setting off. Some paths can be quite muddy in winter.
The Christmas Truce Memorial and Rosenberg from Ploegsteert
Start and finish at the car park in front of the British memorial in Ploegsteert, via the historic site of the Christmas Truce memorial and the Rosenberg. The route passes by Wallonia’s only hop farm, known as Forrest Farm.
Neuve Eglise via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Walletjes
Departure and arrival at the car park on the main square in Neuve Église. This route takes you through the countryside around Ploegsteert.
The hike crosses a field and follows dirt paths through wet and muddy areas in winter.
You can admire the Heuvelland countryside with its vineyards at the foot of the Kemmel and Monteberg mountains.
Neuve Eglise via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Wulvergem
Departure and arrival at the car park on the main square in Neuve Eglise via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Wulvergem
Passing close to the Cense de l'Alouette vineyard.
In the shadow of Mount Kemmel, the view overlooks the Douve to the north and the Lys valley to the south. The vineyard was planted in 2018
Passing close to the church of Wulvergem.
Neuve Eglise via the countryside of Wulvergem and Ploegsteert
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Neuve Église. It is also possible to start from Wulvergem. Passing through Rosenberg, along dirt tracks and through fields that are wet and muddy in winter. The walk takes place near the Cense de l'Alouette vineyard. In the shadow of Mont Kemmel, it overlooks the Douve to the north and the Lys valley to the south.
Wulvergem via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Neuve Eglise
Departure from the car park of Wulvergem church. Pass through Rosenberg, along dirt tracks and through fields that are wet and muddy in winter. Pass close to the Cense de l'Alouette vineyard, which was planted in 2018.In the shadow of Mont Kemmel, enjoy views of the Douve to the north and the Lys valley to the south.
Wulvergem via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Neuve Eglise
Departure and arrival at the car park of Wulvergem Church.
Passing through Rosenberg, along dirt tracks and through fields that are wet and muddy in winter and close to the Cense de l'Alouette vineyard
In the shadow of Mont Kemmel, the view overlooks the Douve to the north and the Lys valley to the south. The vineyard was planted in 2018.
The Kemmel countryside from Dranouter
Departure and arrival at the car park of the church in Dranouter via Monteberg, the countryside of Kemmel and Loker. Passing by the vineyards of Monteberg, Kemmel and Loker. Passing by the French ossuary of the 1914-1918 war in Kemmel.
Ploegsteert via Wulvergem, Plugstreet and the British memorial
Departure from the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the countryside of Neuve Eglise, Wulvergem, the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre and the British Memorial in Ploegsteert. Pass through dirt roads that cross agricultural areas.
Dranouter via Monteberg, Lettenberg and Kemmelberg
Start and finish at the car park of the church in Dranouter via Monteberg, Lettenberg and Kemmelberg.
Pass along the Monteberg vineyard and through the woods of the Kemmelberg provincial estate.
The Balokken and Prés de la Lys in a circular fashion from Comines-Saint-Henri
The Parc des Prés de la Lys is a place for walking, heritage and wetland conservation, a picnic area, promoting soft mobility, etc. Its recent development (2022), which is still evolving, also offers a magnificent view of the two Comines, municipalities on the banks of the Lys.
Comines, Ten Brielen and Moulin Soete
Departure and arrival at the Moulin Soete car park in Comines-Ten-Brielen via the countryside of Kruiseke in Wervik and Houthem
Passing by the Ravenstein vineyard in Wervik-Kruiseke and the Ferme Bleue vineyard.
Comines (Belgium), the Route des Docks and the Route des Tilleuls
This route through the Comines countryside is accessible all year round, although the best time to visit is from April to October.
The hedges of trees and shrubs that separate the fields protect them from temperature fluctuations. They also help to slow down soil erosion by regulating water runoff and maintaining the flora and fauna.The alignments along the paths and roads are made up of pollarded willows or poplars.
Circular from Comines (Belgium) and the Route des Docks car park
Start and finish at the car park on Route des Docks in Comines B.
This walk partly follows the route des Tilleuls on the French side
It is possible to start the walk from Quai Verboeckhoven in Warneton
Neuve-Eglise centre via the Ploegsteert countryside
Pass Notre Dame Church, follow Bassevillestraat, cross Zuidlindestraat and take Naaikorfstraat. Pass the Cense de l'Alouette vineyard. At the end, turn right onto Rue du Rossignol, then right onto Leeuwerkstraat and continue straight ahead onto the farm track, which can be quite muddy in winter.
Wijtschate centre via Hollebeke and the Palingbeek estate
Departure and arrival at the car park in front of the church in Wijtschate. Pass through the countryside of Houthem and Hollebeke, along the Kortrijk-Poperinge railway line and along the southern flank of the Palingbeek estate.
The Mont Rouge and the Douve valley circular starting from Loker
Departure and arrival at the car park of Loker church via the Westouter countryside. Crossing the Hellegatbos woods with a passage through the Hell Hole of Mont Rouge. Passing near the Baneberg mill in Westouter. Crossing the Douve valley, which forms the border between France and Belgium. Passing into France through the Mont Noir countryside in Saint Jans Cappel and the vineyards of Dranouter.
Wervik and Saint Médard Church via Wervicq Sud
Departure and arrival at the car park near Saint Médard Church in Wervik. Crossing the border on the Lys bridge. A passage is made at Wervicq-Sud. The path runs along the river to Chemin des Vaches, crosses the countryside of Bousbecque, Parc Dalle-Dumont, followed by crossing the border and the De Balokken nature reserve.
Circular from Zillebeke and the 't Riet cultural centre
Departure and arrival at the car park of the cultural centre in 't Riet in Zillebeke.
Passing through the woods of Zwarte Leen, Mont Sorrel, Zandvoorde, Sanctuary Wood, and the provincial domain of Vierlingen
Loker via Saint Jans Cappel, Mont Noir, Douve valley and Mont Rouge
Departure and arrival at the car park of Loker Church via the countryside of Saint Jans Cappel and the Marguerite Yourcenar Nature Reserve at Mont Noir. Pass through the Douve Valley, which forms the border with France, and along Mont Rouge.
Circular via Voormezele starting from Dikkebus Pond
Start and finish at the Dikkebus pond car park. The route crosses a meadow where, in summer, you may encounter cows grazing on the grass.
The Howarderie and the Ploegsteert Ornithological Nature Reserve
Departure and arrival at the Rue du Touquet car park near the Ploegsteert brickworks via the Howarderie and the Ploegsteert Ornithological Nature Reserve. Located in the heart of the Lys Valley, this remarkable 100-hectare site is a treat for bird lovers.
Ploegsteert Ornithological Nature Reserve and Howarderie
Start and finish at the car park near Bizet Church via the Ornithological Nature Reserve and Rue de la Howarderie in Ploegsteert. This route crosses a muddy farm track during winter.
The Ravensberg hill in the Bailleul countryside
Departure and arrival at the car park of the church in Dranouter via Ravensberg in the Bailleul countryside. Pass by the Wijngaard Koudekot vineyard, which produces white, rosé and red wines.
The Irish Tower in the Peace Park and the Wijtschate countryside
Departure and arrival at the car park of the Irish Tower in the Peace Park in Messines. The Irish Island Peace Park refers to the Battle of the Mines in 1917. At that time, Irish Catholic and Protestant soldiers fought side by side. Young Irish people helped build the tower as a sign of reconciliation. This site offers a magnificent view of the surrounding hilly landscape.