Halfway through the 19th century (industrial changes) a railway connection between Ypres and Roeselare 'Spoorlijn 64' was built. There were stops in Zonnebeke and between Moorslede and Passchendaele. During the First World War it was used for supplying troops and equipment. For the Australians it was their 'Road to Passchendaele', it was the only road that was slightly accessible in the muddy landscape. After the war, the railway was the best and fastest way to reach the devastated region.

The route of the railway was redeveloped as a green recreational axis between Ypres and Roeselare. On this bed you can relax in an eventful way on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. From the Memorial Museum Passchendaele, this route is the best walking connection to CWGC Tyne Cot Cemetery and Passchendaele.

Source: toerismezonnebeke.be/zien/WO_I/WO_I_sites/The_Road_to_Passchendaele_3_km

Translated by Google •

Willem VS

May 7, 2025

The Strolijn in Passendale is a former railway line, known as Spoorlijn 64, which ran between Ypres and Roeselare. This line was used during the First World War for the transport of troops and equipment. After the war, the railway line was transformed into a recreational walking and cycling route, now known as the Stroroute. The name "Strolijn" comes from the fact that the line was often used for the transport of straw and beets. The route connects the Passchendaele Museum with Tyne Cot Cemetery and offers a quiet and green environment for walkers and cyclists.

Translated by Google •

🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

September 12, 2022

On this route you follow a historical route.
The route to Passchendael.

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 80 m

Weather

Wednesday 29 October

13°C

7°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See rides here

Take Me There

Location: Zonnebeke, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

Other Popular Places to Check Out

L64 Stroroute

Stroroute Passendale

Black Watch Corner Memorial

World War I Memorial Plaque – Passchendaele

Gravel Field Paths With Views

Crest Farm Canadian Memorial

Zillebeke Pond

Polygoonbos

Peace Monument Sculpture

Passchendaele Church and Cat Sculpture

Bunker Remains in Reutelbos

Forest Path Entrance

The Road to Passchendaele Australian Walk

1. Menin Gate Memorial – Hill 60 Memorial loop from Moorslede

2. Stroroute Passendale – L64 Stroroute loop from Roeselare

3. Tyne Cot Cemetery – Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve loop from Wervik

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️