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Boezinge and the Kermiswandeling of 2025
Visorando Member
9.74 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
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
Boezinge Dekemelelaan via Hagebos
9.27 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Langemark-Poelkapelle (Flandre-Occidentale)
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.
Circular from Zillebeke and the 't Riet cultural centre
9.53 mi
+276 ft
-262 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
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
Hill 60, Mont Sorrel and Zwarte Leen from Zillebeke
9.51 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
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
9.34 mi
+348 ft
-331 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
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.
Zillebeke, Hooge Crater, Bellewaerde, Mont Sorrel and Palingbeek
9.66 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
A circular walking route starting from Zillebeke Church via the Hooge Crater: the fourth-largest Commonwealth military cemetery in Europe, with 5,923 graves. Nearby are Bellewaerde amusement park, Mont Sorrel and the Palingbeek Estate nature reserve.
Zillebeke, Hooge Crater Cemetery, Bellewaerde and Mont Sorrel
9.45 mi
+213 ft
-200 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
A circular walking route starting from Zillebeke Church and passing through the fourth-largest Commonwealth military cemetery in Europe, with 5,923 graves: Hooge Crater Cemetery. The walk passes by Bellewaerde Park, Mont Sorrel, Zwarte Leen and Palingbeek.
Zillebeke Palingbeek Vaartstraat via Zwarte Leen and Mont Sorrel
9.43 mi
+240 ft
-223 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
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.
Dikkebus Pond, the Dickebusch Military Cemetery and the hamlet of Klijte
9.66 mi
+144 ft
-135 ft
4h 35
Easy
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
A circular walking route starting from the car park at Zillebeke Pond, passing through the Dickebusch Old Military Cemetery, the hamlet of De Klijte and the British Military Cemetery ‘The Huts’ in Ypres
A stroll through the Palingbeek estate
6.69 mi
+295 ft
-289 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
A lovely cool walk when it’s hot in the Palingbeek Estate, which is remarkably well-maintained considering we’re in Belgium.There are numerous paths on the site; I recommend using the app.For history buffs, there are plenty of information boards (in multiple languages!).
Please note, it gets very busy at weekends.
This walk can be combined with the Gasthuisbossen for a route of around 22 km (connecting route between Palingbeek and the Gasthuisbossen)
Circular via Voormezele starting from Dikkebus Pond
9.62 mi
+108 ft
-95 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
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.
Caterpillar Crater Circular Loop
7.89 mi
+285 ft
-276 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
This 12.1 km circular walk starting from Hill 60, near Ypres, offers an immersion in nature and the memory of the First World War. Accessible and of moderate difficulty, it begins along the Ypres-Komen canal before crossing the open landscapes and ponds of the Palingbeek estate. The route alternates between paths, forest trails and wooden footbridges, with a few flights of steps.
The ponds near Ypres
15.91 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
A long walk in Belgium, a little flat, but the length makes up for it. It will allow you to discover beautiful lakes, the Palingbeek estate and part of the ramparts of Ypres.
It may be a little monotonous, but it is sometimes pleasant to hike on well-maintained trails with good signposting. Our Pas-de-Calais has some progress to make in this area. The signposting system is the same as for the Mont Kemmel and Mont Rouge walks.
The Gasthuisbossen from Ypres
6.00 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
A very pleasant hike: lots of woodland, very few small roads and some beautiful clearings.
A good half-day in the great outdoors.
This hike can be combined with a stroll through the Palingbeek Estate for a route of about 22 km (connecting route between Palingbeek and Gasthuisbossen).
Zillebeke via Mont Sorrel and Zandvoordebos
6.63 mi
+144 ft
-148 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
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.
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