From one bank to the other – Ferry crossing loop from Clairmarais

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From one bank to the other – Ferry crossing loop from Clairmarais

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From one bank to the other – Ferry crossing loop from Clairmarais

04:10

16.2km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 14.3 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.22 km

Slightly old bridge

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For gravel bikes this is possible. For touring bikes and city bikes it is more difficult. With luggage you will have to transfer the luggage separately.

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2.22 km

Trustworthy bridge over a polder with signpost

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A brand new footbridge has just been put in place

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2.34 km

Romelaëre Nature Reserve Circuit

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The Réservé Naturelle Nationale des Étangs du Romelaëre is a beautiful nature reserve located in Clairmarais, Saint-Omer and Nieurlet. This reserve, which covers approximately 108 hectares, is a remnant of …

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7.45 km

The Flemish Barrier

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The Barrière Flamande is a gate whose top beam, which holds the entire gate together, is made from a single piece of wood, with the stump acting as a counterweight. Well-balanced on its pivot point, this gate opens effortlessly.

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13.5 km

Trail entrance

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The étangs du Romelaëre are a beautiful natural area in the Saint-Omer region of France. These ponds are a remnant of old peat cuttings and extend over a vast area. …

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13.8 km

From one bank to the other

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wooden bridge

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14.3 km

Ferry crossing

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Chain springs are popular here!

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14.6 km

Entrance to the reserve

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no attention to dogs

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.12 km

3.70 km

3.59 km

2.45 km

359 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.64 km

4.49 km

1.90 km

1.82 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

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Comments

April 3, 2025,Buysscheure 13,8 (du bocage au marais)

Very nice walk. You even have to sail a boat. Many narrow tunnel paths. Perhaps to be avoided in wet weather for those who don't like mud, because in one part the mud had barely dried. @Chantal

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May 1, 2023,Wandeling Buysscheure - Etangs du Romelaëre (rondje)

Clearly one of the most beautiful nature walks in the Clairmarais region (Saint-Omer (Fr)). Unique nature reserve that is accessible everywhere through the landscaped boardwalk. A paradise for ornithologists and photographers. The walk can also be started in Clairmarais. However, it is slightly less busy in Buysscheure and there is always parking. In 2 places it is possible to cross …

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October 30, 2022,Buysscheure: du bocage au marais

A walk of normally 14 km that we have shortened thanks to Komoot. But well worth the walk. Much unpaved, very quiet, sometimes very open, sometimes very closed between hedges and tunnels...

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