The first Yser Tower was inaugurated in 1930 as a memorial for the Flemish soldiers who lost their lives in the front region. During the Second World War the site …

Translated by

•

Viviane

October 19, 2023

Hiking

The Yser Tower is a tower and peace monument in the West Flemish city of Diksmuide.

Translated by

•

Brave Rebuild

April 26, 2020

Mountain biking

The first tower, constructed after WW I, almost destroyed because of WW II stands in front of the WW II Yser Tower. Remarkable monuments, magificient view on top of the tower and inside the tower building, there are always special events related to the WW.

Nearby routes

Best routes near Yser Tower (IJzertoren)

4.6

(45)

247

hikers

1. Trench of Death – Grote Markt Diksmuide loop from Diksmuide

18.6km

04:41

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(43)

221

hikers

2. Trench of Death – Viconia Clay Pits loop from Schore

16.8km

04:14

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(25)

194

hikers

3. Diksmuide Market Square – Yser Tower (IJzertoren) loop from Diksmuide

3.89km

00:59

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 0 m

Weather

Sunday 15 March

12°C

6°C

7 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Dodengang (Trench of Death)

Viconia Kleiputten

View of De Blankaart

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwehoekje Memorial Site

Along the River Yser

Blankaart Birdwatching Hide

Ijzerboomgaard

Yser Tower and Pax Gate, Diksmuide

Tree Tunnel Pathway

Statue of the Town Crier in Sint-Jacobskapelle

Stadhuis en Grote Markt Diksmuide

Yser Tower (IJzertoren)

1. Trench of Death – Grote Markt Diksmuide loop from Diksmuide

2. Trench of Death – Viconia Clay Pits loop from Schore

3. Diksmuide Market Square – Yser Tower (IJzertoren) loop from Diksmuide

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️