Zillebeke Pond – Menin Gate Memorial loop from Zonnebeke

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Zillebeke Pond – Menin Gate Memorial loop from Zonnebeke

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Zillebeke Pond – Menin Gate Memorial loop from Zonnebeke

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28.6km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.9 km for 92 m

After 19.6 km for 406 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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450 m

Zonnebeke Castle Domain and Memorials

Highlight • Castle

Zonnebeke, a charming municipality in West Flanders, is a place where history and nature come together. Known for its role in the First World War, it is home to impressive …

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2.60 km

Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful old forest and an important resting and breeding ground for birds of prey in the region. Wonderful to cycle through.

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8.05 km

Begijnenbos

Forest

12.3 km

Zillebeke Pond

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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15.4 km

Vauban Ramparts and Moat, Ypres

Highlight • Historical Site

Old records of Ypres go back to the 11th century as "Iprensis" and "Ipera". The name would come from the river Ieperlee, formerly called Ypres. It was a founded city …

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15.9 km

Ypres Ramparts

Highlight • Historical Site

The Vestingroute provides access to the most beautiful spots in the fortresses around the entire city outskirts, from high on the ramparts to low along the canals. The route also …

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16.2 km

Cycle Path Along the Ramparts Moat, Ypres

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path along the fortified canals, designed by Vauban, takes every cyclist quickly and safely out of the center.

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19.6 km

Menin Gate Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Historically, the Menin Gate of Ypres was just a passage across the moat and ramparts of the old city fortifications, on the road to the nearby town of Menen. Nevertheless, …

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