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Ieper
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Wooden Boardwalk – Hellegat Forest loop from Westouter

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Belgium
Flanders
West Flanders
Ieper
Heuvelland

Wooden Boardwalk – Hellegat Forest loop from Westouter

Moderate

4.7

(292)

1,621

hikers

Wooden Boardwalk – Hellegat Forest loop from Westouter

02:05

7.69km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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1.37 km

Lone Tree of Westouter

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Coming from Westouter village, this tree immediately catches the eye.

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2.43 km

Benches With View of the Valley

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From these sun loungers you have a beautiful view of the valley below. Before you sit down, read the text on the seat. Something to think about.

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2.79 km

Wooden Boardwalk

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Fortunately, you can use this wooden walking path here. It makes the department a bit easier, but also ensures that you reach the fields below with dry feet.

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2.84 km

This combination of the Brandersbos on the Sulferberg and the boardwalk is a very beautiful walking environment.

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3.11 km

The boardwalk is still passable, but repairs are needed here and there. After all, a number of planks have disappeared.

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6

3.35 km

Piet Hardeman Cairn

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A cairn or cairn is used to mark a path or the top of a hill/mountain. This is a small one, but it could also be a large pile of …

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5.21 km

View of the Flemish Hills

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Many beautiful views that can be very different depending on the season.

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6.10 km

Hellegat Forest

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On the hillside of the Rodeberg lies the ominous-sounding Hellegatbos of just over 45 hectares. This area is recommended for a brisk walk. Don't be misled by its name: this …

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7.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

2.23 km

1.08 km

1.01 km

196 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

1.52 km

944 m

639 m

564 m

375 m

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Friday 20 February

12°C

9°C

52 %

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