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Ypres Ramparts – Zillebeke Pond loop from Dikkebus

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Ypres Ramparts – Zillebeke Pond loop from Dikkebus

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Ypres Ramparts – Zillebeke Pond loop from Dikkebus

02:09

35.2km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.35 km for 168 m

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4.61 km

Ypres–Comines Canal

Highlight • River

What was once the Ypres dream became an economic failure, but a real success in the field of nature.

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Hamiltonpark

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Ypres Ramparts

Highlight • Historical Site

The Vestingroute provides access to the most beautiful spots in the fortresses around the entire city outskirts, from high on the ramparts to low along the canals. The route also …

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Vauban Ramparts and Moat, Ypres

Highlight • Historical Site

Old records of Ypres go back to the 11th century as "Iprensis" and "Ipera". The name would come from the river Ieperlee, formerly called Ypres. It was a founded city …

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8.32 km

Zillebeke Pond

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An interesting anecdote concerns the battles around the pond during the war. Soldiers used the pond as a natural barrier and shelter. There are stories of soldiers wading through the …

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12.5 km

Chester Farm Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Chester Farm was the name of a farm located approximately 500 meters south of Blauwepoort Farm. The cemetery is situated at the tip of The Bluff hill on the old Ypres-Comines canal.

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Kroonaard

Forest

23.8 km

The Kemmel nature reserve offers beautiful trails through forests and meadows, with unique viewpoints on the Flanders Mountains. The visitor centre allows you to learn more about this preserved environment. …

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