Cassel – Cassel Old Town loop from Cassel

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Cassel – Cassel Old Town loop from Cassel

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Cassel – Cassel Old Town loop from Cassel

03:47

13.3km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.47 km

Château Vandamme

Castle

5.07 km

Statue of Marshal Foch

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The equestrian statue of Marshal Foch. His statue was placed here because he chose Cassel as his command post in 1914-'15. During that period he coordinated the allied armies. The statue was inaugurated in 1928, one year later he died.

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5.66 km

A bridge around a bend in the path

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Impossible to get onto the bridge.

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5.85 km

Cassel

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Old town

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6.79 km

Panorama over the French Flanders

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very beautiful views

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7.62 km

Ramparts Walk

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The Remparts of Cassel are a historic defensive wall built around the French town of Cassel. These walls have a rich history dating back to the 9th century when they …

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8.06 km

The story of the giant of Cassel

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Giant Papa and Giant Maman
Giant Papa: This figure was built in 1827 by Ambroise Bafcop and stands 6.25 metres high. He is dressed as a Roman soldier and carries …

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8.26 km

Cassel

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The Mont du Cassel, on which the beautiful little town of Cassel sits, is the highest point in French Flanders. It was strategically important in several wars. Nowadays you can …

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8.31 km

Cassel Old Town

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Cassel is a fortified town on top of a hill and not far from the Belgian border with Poperinge (20 km). Beautiful views, cozy alleys, unique estaminets and a richly …

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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

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