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Veurne walks
Veurne and Beauvoorde circular loop in the Flemish region
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11.67 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Veurne (Flandre-Occidentale)
Just a few kilometres from the French-Belgian border, a walk in Flanders, in the heart of the ‘flat country’. This walk will take you from the charming and picturesque town of Veurne (Furnes in French) to Beauvoorde Castle. Before setting off, do take a stroll around the town to admire the many Renaissance houses and perhaps visit the town hall, St Walburga’s Church or the bakery museum.
The coastal path from Bray-Dunes to Étaples
105.81 mi
+2,001 ft
-1,978 ft
8 days
Difficult
Departure from Bray-Dunes (Nord)
This beautiful route allows you to discover a varied coastline with vast sandy beaches, pebble beaches and a long stretch of cliffs between Calais and Boulogne. It also offers short detours away from the coast into dune nature reserves.This multi-day hike will appeal not only to lovers of remarkable natural sites, but also to enthusiasts of architectural heritage and birdwatchers (during migration periods).
Between dunes, beaches, the sea wall and the cycle route north of the North
8.84 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Leffrinckoucke (Nord)
A wonderful hike of around fifteen kilometres through the heart of the dunes, protected areas, and along the most beautiful beaches of the North.
Westvleteren, Sint-Sixtus Abbey via the Dozinghembos
9.56 mi
+105 ft
-102 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vleteren (Flandre-Occidentale)
Departure from the car park of Sint-Sixtus Abbey in Westvleteren. Pass through the Dozinghembos, along anunpaved path in the Dozinghembos and partly between fields. Then into the forest that is part of the Sixtusbossen.Following this route, you will encounter several beautiful forests in this part of the province of West Flanders. You will also enjoy wide views of the agricultural landscape.
From Leffrinckoucke to the new districts of Dunkirk via the beach
9.79 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Leffrinckoucke (Nord)
This is an easily accessible circular walk that will allow you to discover the Dunkirk coastline from various angles: the dunes, the long northern beaches, the new districts of Dunkirk and the beautiful façades of the Malo houses.
Dunkirk - Bergues
10.43 mi
+43 ft
-56 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dunkerque (Nord)
Thirty-eight and final stage from the Jura to Hauts-de-France, via the Francigena. For this final stage, you leave Dunkirk to cross the Bois des Forts, before arriving at the foot of the Vauban Fortifications. You walk along the ramparts before entering Bergues, a charming and picturesque fortified town, nicknamed the ‘little Bruges of the North’, and now world-famous since the filming of the movie “Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis”! It is at the foot of the belfry, topped by the Lion of Flanders, that this journey ends.
The Ramparts of Bergues and the Bois des Forts
9.34 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
As part of the Parcours du Coeur 2023, the CCAS France Services de Bergues offers a 15 km walking route.
You will walk around the ramparts of the town of Bergues, then follow the Canal de Bergues; after crossing the Bois des Forts, you will return to your starting point: the Foyer Socio Éducatif.
The Vauban ramparts in Bergues
4.15 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
Bergues, the capital of the North since the film "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis", invites you to discover its unique fortified complex dating from the 13th to the 19th century via an easy heritage walk.
Welcome to the Ch'tis!
4.18 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
Immortalised by the film "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis", the small town of Bergues is much more than just a film set. Bergues is a small fortified town: its ramparts, over 5 km long, date back to medieval times or were built according to Vauban's plans. Bergues also stands out for its remarkable monuments, such as its belfry, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, and the remains of Saint-Winoc Abbey.
Discover historic Bergues and the Bois des Forts
8.51 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
An easy route in the heart of the city of Vauban and Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis.
Boezinge and the Kermiswandeling of 2025
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
Parcours du Cœur 2026 – 5 km starting from Bierne
3.47 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Bierne (Nord) (Nord)
As part of the Parcours du Cœur 2026, the CCAS in Bierne offers a 5 km walking route. Starting from the Bierne Multi-Activity Hall, you will take the Route des Sept Planètes and walk alongside the Colme, following the towpath. You will return to the starting point via the Voie Douce.
Parcours du Cœur 2026 starting from Bierne
7.33 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bierne (Nord) (Nord)
As part of the Parcours du Cœur 2026, the CCAS in Bierne offers an 11 km walking route. The walk starts at the Bierne Multi-Activity Hall. You will take the Route des 7 Planètes and follow the towpath alongside the Colme. Heading towards Bergues, the route will take you to the Foyer Socio Éducatif. Then, walking along the ramparts, you will return to Bierne via the greenway.
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.
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).
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.
Mont des Cats and the Helleketelbos Nature Reserve
15.05 mi
+774 ft
-784 ft
7h 35
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.
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.
The plain around Mont de Boeschepe
8.42 mi
+531 ft
-538 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Boeschepe (Nord)
Starting from the typical Auberge du Vermont, a route through the plains of Flanders at the foot of Mont des Cats and its monastery. Pass by the Moulin de l'Ingratitude and the Vierpot estaminet. Pass through the Boeschepe and Kokereel hills. View of Belgium, Bailleul.
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.
De Klijte via Scherpenberg and Mont Rouge
9.42 mi
+610 ft
-604 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Departure from the car park at De Klijte church. Crossing Scherpenberg and the Hellebeek nature reserve. Passing close to the vineyards of Mont Kemmel, Mont Rouge and Mont Noir.
Loker, Scherpenberg, Mont Rouge and Sulferberg starting from De Klijte
9.73 mi
+768 ft
-794 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Departure from the car park of De Klijte church via Loker, Scherpenberg, Mont Rouge and Sulferberg.
From De Klijte via Lettenberg, Kemmelberg, Monteberg and Scherpenberg
9.68 mi
+577 ft
-574 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
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.
Mont Rouge circular starting from De Klijte
9.48 mi
+797 ft
-794 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Departure and arrival at the car parks either at 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.
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.
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.
Mont Rouge from Loker
4.70 mi
+325 ft
-322 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
A pleasant short hike near Loker and Le Mont Rouge, with easy-to-use numbered markings.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Circular Zillebeke Palingbeek Vaartstraat
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.
Mount Sorrel, Hill 60, Caterpillar Crater starting from Zandvoord
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 Zwarteleenstraat via Palingbeek and the Caterpillar crater
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