Porte de Cassel (Bergues) – Belfry of Bergues loop from Cassel

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Porte de Cassel (Bergues) – Belfry of Bergues loop from Cassel

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Porte de Cassel (Bergues) – Belfry of Bergues loop from Cassel

03:53

67.5km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.2 km

Château d'Esquelbecq

Highlight • Castle

The Castle with its feudal charm, restored in 0606, with its dovecote (1606), gatehouse, farm (housing the Maison du Westhoek) and bailiff's house (1615), still looks exactly like the print by Sanderus (Flandria Illustrata, 1641). Only the watchtower collapsed in 1984. The stepped gables and towers are reflected in the water of the moats, fed by the Ijzer. Walk along the moat to the gatehouse and the stables.

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24.4 km

Porte de Cassel (Bergues)

Highlight • Monument

The southern city gate - richly decorated and integrated into the encircling city wall.
When passing you can already see the Belfry in the background.

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24.7 km

Belfry of Bergues

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to the Chti's. The filming locations can be explored within 30 minutes. The Belfry towers imposingly in the center of the town.

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25.1 km

Saint Martin Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Sint-Maartenkerk (Eglise de Saint-Martin) is a very old church in Bergues. The history of Bergues mentions its founding by the Count of Flanders Baldwin II, known as the Bald, in the second half of the 9th century.

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25.4 km

Estaminet Flemish

Highlight • Restaurant

An old house/inn from 1597, located along the quay of the Colme. A very traditional and renowned place, both in terms of decor, cuisine and beer. Authentic decor with antique furniture, a huge gas stove in the middle of the room, table linen, curtains in Vichy checks... The waitresses are dressed as they used to be and you can see the chef at work. Specialties: potjevleesch, stew, fish waterzooi, soufflés, crème brûlée, grandmother's style pancakes.
Nord Tourisme: Out and about in Northern France

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25.8 km