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Dunkirk
Gravelines

Porte aux Boules – Carnot Powder Magazine, Ramparts loop from Gravelines

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Northern France
Dunkirk
Gravelines

Porte aux Boules – Carnot Powder Magazine, Ramparts loop from Gravelines

Easy

4.5

(2)

25

riders

Porte aux Boules – Carnot Powder Magazine, Ramparts loop from Gravelines

01:08

19.9km

20m

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 11, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 9.25 km for 15 m

After 10.8 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

539 m

Canals & Gardens 🌳 Dunkerque Gate & Bridge, Gravelines

Highlight • Historical Site

Set of well-preserved walls and bastions at the eastern gate of the fortified city. Original site of the door, destroyed in 1903 to facilitate the access of cars. The old …

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663 m

Porte aux Boules

Highlight • Monument

The "Porte des Boules" - formerly "Porte de Dunkerque" - was the only access to the fortified town of Gravelines with the "Porte de Calais".
It was originally equipped with …

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3

945 m

Today it has a medieval style in the heart of Gravelines, dating from the 17th century. It is known for its aromatic and medicinal plants.
The powder magazines or powder …

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4

1.49 km

Saint Willibrord Church ⛪

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Except for the refined Renaissance portal, the church was built in a flamboyant Gothic style. It is dedicated to Saint Willibrordus, apostle of the Low Countries (7th century). The walls …

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5

1.58 km

Varennes Barracks

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The Caserne Varennes is a former barracks in the town of Gravelines, which is part of the Northern Department. The barracks were built in 1737, following the example of Vauban's. …

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6.29 km

Paarc de l'Aa

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B

19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

5.09 km

2.78 km

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

8.98 km

232 m

214 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

26°C

19°C

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