Leaning Tower – Rescue Museum loop from Bourbourg

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Leaning Tower – Rescue Museum loop from Bourbourg

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Leaning Tower – Rescue Museum loop from Bourbourg

02:29

44.1km

40m

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: August 17, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 4.29 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.7 km

Leaning Tower

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The Leaning Tower of Oye-Plage is a German blockhouse from the Second World War, designed to imitate a church steeple and mislead British aviators. Located a few kilometers north of …

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29.1 km

Route des Dunes

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Virtually car free route along the wetlands and dunes

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29.9 km

Parc de l'Estran

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Foto Highlight, a place to stay, you will always discover something new

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31.8 km

Formerly a boathouse, the Gravelines Rescue Museum exhibits the history of sea rescuers and uses a launching ramp. This site, essential to understanding rescue operations, allows you to discover the techniques and equipment used over the years.

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34.8 km

Southwest moat bridge of Gravelines

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Once you have crossed this bridge you will see the Arsenaal with its gardens on the left.

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35.2 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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35.6 km

Canals & Gardens 🌳 Dunkerque Gate & Bridge, Gravelines

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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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35.8 km

Porte aux Boules

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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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