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Langemark-Poelkapelle walks
Boezinge Dekemelelaan via Hagebos
Visorando Member 
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.
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
Passendale through the Passchendaele battlefield
Visorando Member 9.07 mi
+128 ft
-125 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Zonnebeke (Flandre-Occidentale)
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.
Circular from Zillebeke and the 't Riet cultural centre
Visorando Member 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
Palingbeek and Hill 62 starting from Zillebeke
Visorando Member 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.
Hill 60, Mont Sorrel and Zwarte Leen from Zillebeke
Visorando Member 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.
Caterpillar Crater Circular Loop
Visorando Member 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 Gasthuisbossen from Ypres
Visorando Member 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
Visorando Member 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.
Mount Sorrel, Hill 60, Caterpillar Crater starting from Zandvoord
Visorando Member 9.45 mi
+272 ft
-266 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Zonnebeke (Flandre-Occidentale)
Departure from the car park on Kleine Leperstraat in Zandvoorde via Mount Sorrel, Hill 60, Caterpillar Crater, and the provincial domain of Palingbeek.
Zillebeke Palingbeek Vaartstraat via Zwarte Leen and Mont Sorrel
Visorando Member 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.
Zillebeke Zwarteleenstraat via Palingbeek and the Caterpillar crater
Visorando Member 9.47 mi
+246 ft
-220 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Zonnebeke (Flandre-Occidentale)
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
A stroll through the Palingbeek estate
Visorando Member 
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 Zillebeke Palingbeek Vaartstraat
Visorando Member 6.74 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ieper (Flandre-Occidentale)
Departure from the car park at the visitor centre of the Palingbeek provincial estate on Vaarstraat.
Circular via Voormezele starting from Dikkebus Pond
Visorando Member 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.
The ponds near Ypres
Visorando Member 
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.