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A gate in Cassel – Cassel Old Town loop from Cassel

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A gate in Cassel – Cassel Old Town loop from Cassel

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A gate in Cassel – Cassel Old Town loop from Cassel

03:49

13.3km

310m

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: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.47 km

Château Vandamme

Castle

5.07 km

Statue of Marshal Foch

Highlight • Monument

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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5.51 km

A gate in Cassel

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La Porte de Bergues is one of the historic city gates of Cassel, located in the province of Nord. This gate is part of the defensive wall of Cassel and is an important historical monument.

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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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6.19 km

Military cemetery

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During the 1914-18 War Cassel was at different periods the headquarters of both Marshal Foch and Lord Plumer. At the end of May 1940 the western flank of the British …

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6.83 km

Panorama over the French Flanders

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very beautiful views

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7.65 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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8.10 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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8.34 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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

2.45 km

1.68 km

1.49 km

1.14 km

751 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

3.45 km

2.46 km

1.18 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

7°C

88 %

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A gate in Cassel – Cassel Old Town loop from Cassel

Statue of Marshal Foch

A gate in Cassel

A bridge around a bend in the path

Military cemetery

Panorama over the French Flanders

Ramparts Walk

The story of the giant of Cassel

Cassel Old Town

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