Forts' Woods – Lower Colme Canal loop from Coudekerque-Branche

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Forts' Woods – Lower Colme Canal loop from Coudekerque-Branche

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Forts' Woods – Lower Colme Canal loop from Coudekerque-Branche

01:12

19.2km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.43 km

Forts' Woods

Highlight • Forest

The Bois des Forts is crossed by a pretty fine gravel path.

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3.06 km

Bois des Forts - Passage through the forest

Highlight • Forest

A must-see for reaching the coast from Bergue.
The gravel roads are in perfect condition and suitable for gravel bikes or mountain bikes.

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7.64 km

Lower Colme Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful views of the former fortress.

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9.34 km

Old triangular lock

Highlight • Structure

Old lock along the Lower Colme canal. You can drive on a fine gravel road to enter Bergues.

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10.7 km

Bergues from the movie "Welcome to the Sch'tis"

Highlight • Other

Beautiful place that invites you to stroll and linger

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13.4 km

Bois des Forts Pond

Highlight • Lake

A must-see for reaching the coast from Bergue.
The gravel roads are in perfect condition and suitable for gravel bikes or mountain bikes.

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15.7 km

Gravel Path Through Fortenbos

Highlight • Trail

beautiful wide gravel road through the forts forest

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19.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

1.94 km

1.84 km

773 m

437 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

2.45 km

2.05 km

503 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

13°C

8°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 12, 2025,[FR] Bergues - Bois des Forts und Belfried Glockenturm Besichtigung

The bike ride through the Bois des Forts forest was very bearable at 31 degrees Celsius, and we returned along the canal with a light tailwind and frequent shade from the old trees along the roadside.

Today we managed to visit the "Belfried" bell tower, which became famous through the film "Welcome to the Sticks."

Belfried of Bergues
maps.app.goo.gl/m3p3743PCrayeXRV9

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