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Yser Tower (IJzertoren)

Yser Tower (IJzertoren)

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Yser Tower (IJzertoren)

Hiking

4.9

(114)

Road cycling

4.7

(112)

Mountain biking

4.9

(53)

Cycling

4.6

(25)

Gravel riding

5.0

(4)

Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Tips

🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

September 17, 2022

Hiking

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 …

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October 19, 2023

Hiking

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

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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.

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

3.99km

01:01

10m

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

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4.4

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#2.

Yser Tower (IJzertoren) – Ijzerboomgaard, Diksmuide loop from Diksmuide

7.51km

01:54

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

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4.4

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#3.

Silence Path – Yser Tower (IJzertoren) loop from Diksmuide

5.93km

01:30

10m

10m

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

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Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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