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Douve (rivière) - Belgique - Affluent de la Lys walks
Walk to Kemmel
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8.11 mi
+712 ft
-712 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Short route on beautiful, well-maintained Belgian trails with good signage.Simple signposting: there are posts with numbers and an arrow indicating the number you want to go to (not easy to explain but obvious when you're there).
In wet weather, some areas may be soggy or even very muddy.
Take an unusual route up between Mont Noir and Mont Rouge
7.95 mi
+758 ft
-761 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jans-Cappel (Nord)
This hike crosses Flanders on both sides of the French-Belgian border via tiny paths. And, to gain a little more height, you can try out an unusual means of transport that has been connecting Mont Noir and Mont Rouge since 1958!This hike is accessible to everyone, young and old alike, with a slight incline to warm up your calves!
The Red and the Black
10.86 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,270 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Return to Mont Rouge, passing through the Bois du Mont Noir. Enjoy a beautiful stroll through the woods, ending with a superb (and challenging) staircase.
Be careful, as soon as it gets a little wet, the paths become very difficult and you can sometimes find yourself with mud up to your mid-shoes. This was the case this morning (19 November 2021).
Return to Kemmel
7.48 mi
+623 ft
-643 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Another way to approach Kemmel, this time from the east. There are some sections in common with the first hike, but the paths are taken in the opposite direction, which allows you to enjoy them in a different way. And we can thank our Belgian neighbours for the quantity and quality of the trails they offer us.
Waiter, a 3 Monts, please!
14.95 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,325 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
A patchwork of different routes in the area for a long hike that will delight your thighs.As for the mountains, like the Musketeers, there are four (or even five, I forgot the Baneberg near the mill), as you climb Mont Noir twice.In short, a nice climb in the Flat Country on numerous paths and a few small, quiet roads.
It's a demanding route, because even between the mountains, there are plenty of small hills. But, as is often the case in Belgium, the trails are well maintained and constantly being improved.
Loker via Saint Jans Cappel, Mont Noir, Douve valley and Mont Rouge
9.37 mi
+712 ft
-702 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
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 route to Poperinge, via Mont Noir from Houplines
35.95 mi
+856 ft
-843 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Houplines (Nord)
A cycle route combining countryside and main roads, near Mont Noir for want of any other option. Patience and pedalling will see you through the climbs, which are, nevertheless, gradual, with no steep gradients.
Circular route around Kemmel from Houplines
30.02 mi
+935 ft
-935 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Houplines (Nord)
A short cycle ride in Belgium around Mont Kemmel, without having to sweat on its slopes, via a route that uses only tarmac roads and a few quiet paths. In short, nothing but enjoyment and a few scenic views.
Circular, Nieuwkerke – Dranouter – Bailleul, from Houplines
22.70 mi
+463 ft
-466 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Houplines (Nord)
A ride with a few climbs in the Belgian Flanders, all whilst staying in the countryside. You can stop off at Nieuwkerke or Dranouter if you feel like it.
From Ploegsteert to Wulvergem
12.54 mi
+262 ft
-256 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
A circular route through countryside and woodland, taking in places steeped in history.After a somewhat tedious first kilometre, the walk follows a series of paths and quiet country lanes to reach Wulvergem.After a lovely circular route through Wulvergem, you’ll find a wild path at a place called Rosenberg before crossing the Bois de la Hutte. A short stretch then along the Ghent-Wevelgem roads to reach the Christmas Truce Cemetery.You then cross the Ploegsteert Wood to reach the Memorial Museum.
Wulvergem via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Neuve Eglise
9.39 mi
+190 ft
-210 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
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.
Neuve Eglise via the countryside of Wulvergem and Ploegsteert
9.48 mi
+194 ft
-207 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
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.
Ploegsteert centre via Neuve Eglise and Bois de la Hutte
9.83 mi
+223 ft
-223 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
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.