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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.
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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
Passendale across the Passendale battlefield
Departure from the car park of Passchendaele Church. This hike takes you across the Passchendaele battlefield along the junction points. The expression "Across the Passchendaele battlefield along the connection points" refers to the Sunflower Walk, created in 2024 on the sites of the former battlefields at 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.
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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
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 enjoy a drink there.Departure from the cultural centre in 't Riet via the visitor centre of the Palingbeek provincial estate and the Canadian site Hill 62.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Zillebeke Palingbeek Vaartstraat via Zwarte Leen and Mont Sorrel
Departure and arrival at the car park 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
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
Circular Zillebeke Palingbeek Vaartstraat
Departure from the car park at the visitor centre of the Palingbeek provincial estate on Vaarstraat.
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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.
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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.
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.
De Klijte via Scherpenberg and Mont Rouge
Departure from the car park of De Klijte church. Crossing Scherpenberg and the Hellebeek nature reserve. Passing close to the vineyards of Mont Kemmel, Mont Rouge and Mont Noir.
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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.
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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.
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Mont Rouge circular starting from De Klijte
Start and finish at the car parks of either 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.
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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.
Messines via the countryside of Warneton, Bas-Warneton and Houthem
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Messines via the countryside of Warneton and Bas-Warneton and through the village of Houthem.
The start and finish can also be in the village of Houthem.
Messines via the countryside of Warneton and Bas-Warneton
Departure and arrival at the car park on Messines' main square. This is an important memorial site for the First World War. This route is ideal for hiking in winter as it follows paths with solid surfaces and no muddy sections.
Les Balokken and Les 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), still in progress, also offers a magnificent view of the two Comines, municipalities on the banks of the Lys.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Around and on Mont Rouge
A long, slightly winding route to enjoy the beautiful Belgian trails, which are well maintained and clearly marked.
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).
Difficult route, even very difficult in wet weather.
Roller coaster and maze on the Monts de Flandre
This is a route on which I had fun concentrating as many difficulties as possible (more than 400 m of elevation gain). This gives it a somewhat labyrinthine feel, but it allows you to avoid tarmac as much as possible. So you walk from peak to peak on well-marked, clean paths. The use ofthe Visorando app is highly recommended, even though the numbering system is very practical.
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 Trou de l'Enfer (Hell's Hole) on Mont Rouge. Passing near the Baneberg mill in Westouter. Crossing the Douve valley, which forms the border between France and Belgium. Crossing into France through the Mont Noir countryside in Saint Jans Cappel and the vineyards of Dranouter.
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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.
The Kemmel countryside starting from Dranouter
Start and finish at the car park of Dranouter church via Monteberg, the countryside of Kemmel and Loker. Pass by the vineyards of Monteberg, Kemmel and Loker. Pass by the French ossuary of the 1914-1918 war in Kemmel.
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Walk to Kemmel
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.
Waiter, a 3 Monts, please!
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.
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 Ravensberg in the Bailleul countryside
Start and finish 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.
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