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    1. Hill 60 Memorial – Zillebeke Pond loop from Ieper

    30.9km

    01:55

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    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    May 8, 2025

    An interesting anecdote concerns the battles around the pond during the war. Soldiers used the pond as a natural barrier and shelter. There are stories of soldiers wading through the water at night to reach enemy lines, which gave the pond strategic significance.

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      In the 14th century, the city of Ypres constructed the Zillebekevijver for its water supply, and this pond still supplies drinking water via a purification plant on the western bank. The 28-hectare pond, surrounded by a double row of trees, is a valuable nature reserve with water lilies and various bird species such as grebes, herons and ducks. Recreation such as walking, cycling and fishing (with a permit) is possible there.

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        August 9, 2020

        Did you know that the water from this pond is used to make drinking water?

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          Location: Ypres, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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