Around Mont Kemmel in Dries

This is an easy hike despite a section on Mont Kemmel with steep slopes and steps. The rest is pleasant, with sections through vineyards and views of the surrounding countryside.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.61 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 486 ft
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    Descent: - 469 ft

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    Highest point: 528 ft
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    Lowest point: 105 ft

Description of the walk

Parking in the centre of Kemmel (Dries) near the church.

(S/E) Enter Domaine De Warande park through the small gate in the corner of the car park and walk past the castle and the town hall.

(1) Continue straight ahead through the park until you reach the exit. Turn right, cross the crossroads and go up the small road.
At the crossroads, turn left into Lokerstraat and after about 300 metres, you will come to some steps on the left.

(2) Take these stairs and continue through the woods. At marker 80, go straight ahead up the second fairly steep staircase and exit onto Kemmelbergweg.
Turn right onto the road, after 170 m descend to the left and arrive at a crossroads.

(3) Enter the Provinciedomein Kemmelberg through the gate and continue to the exit onto Montebergstraat. Continue along this road to the crossroads.

(4) Enter the vineyard (a few steps), walk along the vines, then exit on the right, following the signpost for 72, and arrive at the second fork on the left.

(5) Walk back up 100 m and take the fork on the right and continue to the road.
Cross it, go through the barrier, marker 72, and go up to the orientation table (viewpoint). Walk along the hedge behind the "De Hollemeersch" hotel.

(6) Turn right and go down into the woods to Kruisabelestraat, marker 89.

(7) Cross and take the road straight ahead, which then turns left towards the N331.

(8) Go up to the left towards Kemmel. About 300 metres after the crossroads, take the path to the right of the road towards marker 87. Cross the fields to Lindestraat.

(9) Turn left, then left again and cross the N331 once more. Continue straight ahead into Gremerslinde.

(10) Pass the military cemetery, then turn right onto a paved road, marker 85, which continues as a footpath. Walk along the hedge beside the park, turn left into the park atthe second turn, then turn right. Cross the stream, turn right onto the gravel path and exit the park.
Turn left and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 217 ft - Car park in the centre of Kemmel in Dries
  2. 1 : mi 0.12 - alt. 230 ft - Passing in front of De Warande Castle
  3. 2 : mi 0.85 - alt. 318 ft - Stairs
  4. 3 : mi 1.36 - alt. 413 ft - Entrance to the Provinciedomein Kemmelberg
  5. 4 : mi 1.91 - alt. 305 ft - The vineyard
  6. 5 : mi 2.35 - alt. 285 ft - Fork to the left
  7. 6 : mi 2.72 - alt. 302 ft - Hotel "De Hollemeersch"
  8. 7 : mi 3.18 - alt. 161 ft - Crossing Kruisabelestraat
  9. 8 : mi 3.83 - alt. 138 ft - Junction N331
  10. 9 : mi 4.46 - alt. 226 ft - Lindestraat junction
  11. 10 : mi 4.96 - alt. 266 ft - Military cemetery
  12. S/E : mi 5.61 - alt. 210 ft - Car park in the centre of Kemmel in Dries

Worth a visit

At the start and end of the walk, you can see sculptures carved from logs with a chainsaw by artist Koen Vandewalle.
At the orientation table, there is a magnificent view of the countryside.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 15460575

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk along a varied route that allows you to discover a beautiful area with some very nice views!
There are places to stop for a picnic or a bite to eat
I highly recommend it!

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paquito59
paquito59

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely Saturday morning walk. Starting and finishing in the village square in Kemmel, which is very lively in the summer sunshine.

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voisart
voisart

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route, occasional average signage, magnificent views

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NathetDams
NathetDams

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk through the woods and hills of Flanders. Part of the trail was closed to pedestrians, but thanks to GPS we were able to pick it up again a little further on.

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V1nce
V1nce

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike 👍🏼
Wild deer and squirrels accompany you, incredible!

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Nous2
Nous2

taken on 30 July
A very pleasant hike: a walk that quickly leads into the woods
Lots to see: castle, memorial stone, vineyard, beautiful view
Very pleasant, green walk
The walk starts in the square, so there are places to eat.

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gillosc
gillosc
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you Queen1962, I thought I knew Kemmel well, but I'm discovering new variations! Just a small error in your description: point 2, after leaving Lokerstraat on the left and climbing into the woods towards Kemmelbergsweg, at the foot of the second staircase, it's marker 83 and not 80. Please note that access to the provincial estate of Kemmel – point 3 in your description – is closed from 15 September to 15 December, with padlocked gates. A very pleasant walk!

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Jie
Jie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Top hike! We loved it and were lucky enough to hardly see anyone else as we did it on a Wednesday. Thank you for the route, it's perfect!

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jpm_nef
jpm_nef
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

At present, the road leading to the departure/arrival car park is closed for construction work. This is not a problem, as it is very easy to park nearby.

At point 1, you must exit the Domaine de Warande park via the path marked with numbered posts.


*** Please note *** at point 3, the "Provinciedomein Kemmelberg" is closed to the public from 15 September to 30 December. We had to take a shortcut and ended up directly at point 6. There must be a way around it, but my smartphone battery was running low.

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heller_49
heller_49

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great hike, gentle incline, magnificent views
I recommend
D.B

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cemoi62
cemoi62

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike on and around Mont Kemmel, with pleasant paths and magnificent views. You can enjoy a short break at the bistro at point 6, which offers a beautiful unobstructed view.
Thank you for this route
We did this hike after the Sentier des Gueux, and the two complement each other well as they are quite close and offer different views of the Flemish countryside.

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pierduq
pierduq

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2021
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 that is not to be missed

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DMalbert
DMalbert

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Mount Kemmel is very popular; however, the route taken deviates from the paths used to reach Mount
A detour to the French ossuary is recommended; from there, it is possible to reach point 3 without climbing back up Mont

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