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Sainte-Marie-Cappel walks
The source of the Peene at Sainte-Marie-Cappel
Visorando Member
6.32 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Marie-Cappel (Nord)
A route through the fields following the course of the Peene’s sources, starting from Sainte-Marie-Cappel, with Mont Cassel and Mont des Récollets as a backdrop. Passing by one of the two documented sources of the Peene or Peene Becque.
Cassel and Oxelaëre from Sainte-Marie-Cappel
7.62 mi
+604 ft
-594 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Marie-Cappel (Nord)
Circular starting from Sainte-Marie-Cappel, passing through Cassel and Oxelaëre.
Standaert Straete - Mont des Récollets from Cassel
4.60 mi
+433 ft
-430 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cassel (Nord)
A walk that will allow you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Flanders as you descend north of Mont-Cassel.Admittedly, there are long stretches of tarmac, but these are not busy roads.
Mont Cassel and Mont des Récollets starting from Terdeghem
10.06 mi
+607 ft
-587 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Terdeghem (Nord)
This route alternates between small roads and paths.
Explore Cassel via the Chemin des Remparts and enjoy a bite to eat as we’re two-thirds of the way through the walk.
After Cassel, we follow a series of paths to reach Terdeghem.
Exploring the orchards from Wallon-Cappel
5.94 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Wallon-Cappel (Nord)
A walk combining dirt tracks and small tarmac roads, taking in a chapel. Magnificent views of Mont Cassel.
The disappearing mills of Arnèke
6.70 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arnèke (Nord)
Arnèke is a village of 1,600 inhabitants not far from Cassel. You'll discover beautiful views of Cassel and Mont des Récollets, as well as the church of Zegerscappel.
The Plaine au Bois Memorial at the start of Arnèke
11.41 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Arnèke (Nord)
Hike starting from Arneke and passing by the Plaine au Bois Memorial. This memorial commemorates the atrocities that took place in May 1940 during Operation Dynamo. This hike includes paths and small roads with little traffic.
Mont des Cats and the Helleketelbos Nature Reserve
15.89 mi
+719 ft
-738 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Godewaersvelde (Nord)
After passing through Mont des Cats, you head back down to Boeschepe before a short detour into Belgium near Poperinge. As a bonus, there’s a ‘short’ circular route through the Helleketelbos nature reserve – just for the fun of getting your boots muddy.
Let’s wander around the mountain
17.41 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,404 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Godewaersvelde (Nord)
A very long route on and around Mont des Cats, allowing you to explore its southern section. I’ve tried to take as many paths as possible, resulting in a very winding route (hence the name of the walk). Take care on the small roads where visibility isn’t always very good.
Around Mont des Cats (Katts Walk)
3.03 mi
+322 ft
-322 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Godewaersvelde (Nord)
Walk around the Mont des Cats monastery. Peaceful, natural surroundings and panoramic views guaranteed.
Mont des Cats - Around the Monastery
6.90 mi
+705 ft
-676 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Berthen (Nord)
This walk will take you around the Mont des Cats along paths and back roads. It will reveal its viewpoints, its chapels, its heritage and its gentle slopes.
Path from the château to Morbecque
4.97 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Morbecque (Nord)
Short walk in the Flamingue woods and along the Canal de la Nieppe.
From Buysscheure to the Booneghem Marshes
8.35 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Buysscheure (Nord)
Starting from the path to Paradis, in the shade of the hawthorn hedges, come and discover the large wet pastures, the Booenghem marsh and the nature barn. Then cross the Bachelin marshes and peat bogs before following the magnificent path that runs alongside the River Booneghem through the small marsh. This circular route mainly follows paths.
Esquelbecq Castle and countryside
3.65 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Esquelbecq (Nord)
A lovely circular route, culminating in the (private) Château d’Esquelbecq and its gardens; the whole site is open to visitors during the season (€5 in 2020).
Mont d’Hiver and the Neufossé Canal in Blaringhem
6.96 mi
+180 ft
-177 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Blaringhem (Nord)
A pleasant walk around the Brasserie du Pays Flamand in Blaringhem. With views over the Lys valley. Discover local agriculture and the hedgerow landscape.
Hugo Trail in Racquinghem
Local authority6.53 mi
+197 ft
-187 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Racquinghem (Pas-de-Calais)
This route will take you through several different types of landscape: the Plateau des Landes regional nature reserve, the plain and the Neuffossé Canal. The latter separates the Pas-de-Calais department from the Nord department.
It is a marked trail maintained by the Pays de Saint-Omer Urban Community.
La Melde from Wittes
5.94 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Wittes (Pas-de-Calais)
This route will allow you to discover the diversity of water in Wittes and Aire-sur-la-Lys. In Wittes, you will find the Melde, a tributary of the Lys. In Aire-sur-la-Lys, you will walk along the Lys, the Bassin des Quatre-Faces, the Ballastière ponds and the Canal de Neuffossé. This is a signposted trail maintained by the Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer.
Tannay path
3.65 mi
+3 ft
-3 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Haverskerque (Nord)
This tour will introduce you to three different settings: the Domaniale de Nieppe forest, the wooded countryside and the Lys river.
Tour of the 3 bell towers in the heart of Flanders
6.76 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Haverskerque (Nord)
The forest edge, the canal banks and the agricultural plain give the trail its contrasting moods. Keep your eyes peeled for birds in the undergrowth, insects on leaves and trees, and the mushrooms that grow here in late spring.
Between Lys and the Canal
6.64 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aire-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)
The town of Aire-sur-la-Lys is crossed by the Lys river. It is bordered by the Neuffossé Canal, which takes the name Canal d'Aire at La Bassée, from this town onwards. The Bassin des Quatre Faces (Four Faces Basin) once allowed boats to turn around and sail in the desired direction: towards the town, the Lys, the canal towards Saint-Omer or Béthune. It is a signposted trail in the Pays de Saint-Omer urban community.
Le Bruveau
6.95 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aire-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)
During this walk, you will discover the Lys valley. On the way back, you will follow the course of the Lys before it is channelled in the eastern part of Aire. This is a signposted trail maintained by the Pays de Saint-Omer Urban Community.
Merville, along the water
2.75 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Merville (Nord) (Nord)
Here is a short walk that will take you along the Lawe and then through the flower-filled Les Près de la Ville park.
The Bietz tour in Aire-sur-Lys
4.89 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Aire-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant and very easy hike around Le Bietz. You will pass through two hamlets in Aire-sur-la-Lys before returning to Moulin le Comte, following the Lys at the end of the route.
A bucolic escape between Aire and Mametz
6.47 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Aire-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)
This route follows the path known as the Bruveau d’Aire-sur-la-Lys, with a few variations. It takes you to the Church of Saint-Vaast in Mametz via the Glomenghem marshes, then back to the hamlet of Moulin-le-Comte via the Chemin de Fauquenthun in the hamlet of Rincq.
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