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Grand'Place de Cassel – Cassel Village loop from Esquelbecq

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Grand'Place de Cassel – Cassel Village loop from Esquelbecq

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Grand'Place de Cassel – Cassel Village loop from Esquelbecq

03:22

52.6km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.8 km

Grand'Place de Cassel

Highlight • Historical Site

The Grand Place of Kassel is the heart of the city, surrounded by beautiful Flemish facades and a warm atmosphere. It is home to the Flanders Museum, which showcases regional …

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24.9 km

Cassel Village

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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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25.1 km

View from the castle terrace

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At 176 metres high, this is the highest point in the area. It is a former castle terrace and until 1788, the St. Peter's Church stood here, of which remains …

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25.4 km

Porte d'Aire

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The Porte d'Aire in Cassel is one of the historic city gates that is part of the old defensive wall of the city. This gate is known for its Gothic …

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25.4 km

Ramparts of Cassel

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The Remparts de Cassel are the historic fortifications that surround the charming town of Cassel, perched high on Mont Cassel in French Flanders. These ancient ramparts bear witness to the …

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29.1 km

Porte de Dunkerque

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The Porte de Dunkerque dates back to the Middle Ages and served as one of the main gateways to the fortified city of Cassel. The gate is built in a …

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29.3 km

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk van de Crypte Kassel

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This Church of Our Lady is the oldest in Cassel and dates from the 11th century. It was completely rebuilt in brick in the 16th century. It is now under restoration and is usually open.

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29.3 km

Jesuit chapel completed in 1687 according to a project by brother CORNELY. VERBESSUM, architect, project manager.
Inhabited by the Jesuit fathers, then by the Récollet fathers, it became national property …

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52.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

5.41 km

5.02 km

365 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.6 km

2.31 km

1.16 km

261 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 6 July

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16°C

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Grand'Place de Cassel – Cassel Village loop from Esquelbecq

Grand'Place de Cassel

Cassel Village

View from the castle terrace

Porte d'Aire

Ramparts of Cassel

Porte de Dunkerque

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk van de Crypte Kassel

Jezuïetenkerk Kassel

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