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Cassel Old Town – Cassel loop from Noordpeene

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Cassel Old Town – Cassel loop from Noordpeene

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Cassel Old Town – Cassel loop from Noordpeene

07:25

27.8km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 28, 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

Bus stop

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7.52 km

Château Vandamme

Castle

7.97 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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8.04 km

The mill on Cassel Hill

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This 18th century mill can be visited. It is still in operation and you can process the freshly ground flour into a pancake or bread. Always open during the weekend. …

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8.17 km

Castle Gate

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The Porte du Château in Cassel is a historic city gate that is part of the old defensive wall of the city. The gate was originally built in the 14th …

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8.26 km

Monument of the Three Battles

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The Monument des Trois Batailles in Cassel commemorates three important battles:
Battle of Cassel (1071): This battle was won by Robert I of Flanders, also known as Robert the Frisian. …

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8.39 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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8.44 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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8.51 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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8.63 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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27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

5.91 km

3.71 km

742 m

578 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

5.47 km

4.60 km

1.07 km

460 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

14°C

7°C

81 %

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Cassel Old Town – Cassel loop from Noordpeene

Statue of Marshal Foch

The mill on Cassel Hill

Castle Gate

Monument of the Three Battles

Cassel Old Town

Cassel

Porte d'Aire

The story of the giant of Cassel

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