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The Top 11 Attractions around Polygonebos

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Polygonebos. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Polygonebos is a region where 11

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Polygon Wood Cemetery

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The small cemetery was created during the First World War. The war conditions gave the cemetery an irregular floor plan.


source: walking guide Flanders route GR 128

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Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve

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A beautiful old forest and an important resting and breeding ground for birds of prey in the region. Wonderful to cycle through.

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Brothers in Arms Memorial

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The loss of a brother you love cuts through your marrow and is a heavy weight that you have to bear for the rest of your life. This place reflects …

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Black Watch Corner Memorial

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This statue of a Black Watch-Soldier is located on the southwestern edge of the Polygon Wood and stands in almost the same place where they made history. At this location, …

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A former military shooting range becomes a battlefield.
The once beautiful forest has been replanted twice over the years. During the Great War it was transformed into a mud plain …

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New Zealand Bunkers, Polygon Wood

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Bunkers and underground shelters
During the first winter of the war, the French and Germans occupied positions on the southern edge of the forest. In 1915 the area fell into …

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View over the Polygoonbos

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The view over the Polygon Forest is impressive and breathes both peace and history. This vast forest area, known for its role in the First World War, offers a beautiful …

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Beselare–Nonnebossen Cycling Route

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Quiet "farm roads" between Beselare and the Nonnebossen / Polygoonbos. Ideal for a bike ride from Kortrijk along Moorsele, Dadizele, Beselare to Ypres. Connect to other segments in this series.

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German Pillbox Ruin

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A German pill box just off the main way through the woods. After the war local farmers tried to destroy it by filling it with explosives which is why the …

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Here you can not only eat and drink, there is even a museum with many finds from the First World War to visit.

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MTB Trail Between Doel and Reutel

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New section where cycling is allowed. It is more recommended to do from North South, will be smoother cycling because of a piece through the grass.

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