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Lys–Yser Canal – Pont Rouge loop from Houthem

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Lys–Yser Canal – Pont Rouge loop from Houthem

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Lys–Yser Canal – Pont Rouge loop from Houthem

03:35

51.7km

230m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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3.65 km

Lys–Yser Canal

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What was once the Ypres dream became an economic failure, but a real success in terms of nature.
You will discover a wide variety of plants, flowers and animals along the Channel.

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3.87 km

View of Comines and the River Lys

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Komen (French: Comines) is a town in the Belgian province of Hainaut, and a borough of the municipality with facilities Komen-Waasten since 1977.

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12.7 km

Le Vert Digue

Forest

20.1 km

Lys River Path

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Pleasant road

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20.4 km

Pont Rouge

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Be careful in freezing weather, the climb before the bridge is generally slippery and impassable.

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23.2 km

Warneton Greenway

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The Warneton greenway, located along the Lys, is a quiet and pleasant path, perfect for cycling enthusiasts. This flat and green route crosses rural landscapes typical of the region, with …

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27.2 km

Mud Corner Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery

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First World War Commonwealth Cemeteries which contains 85 New Zealand and Australian graves

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33.6 km

Bois de la Hutte

Forest

39.9 km

Spanbroekmolen Crater (Pool of Peace)

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The Spanbroekmolen crater, also known as the Pool of Peace, is an impressive mine crater in Wijtschate. This crater was formed on June 7, 1917, during the Second Battle of …

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51.3 km

Canal Cycle Path Ypres - Comines

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A bit narrow, but good concrete surface.
Better with luggage than the gravel path.

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51.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

14.6 km

14.1 km

4.88 km

1.97 km

Surfaces

20.9 km

15.9 km

11.2 km

3.58 km

133 m

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Monday 6 July

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Lys–Yser Canal – Pont Rouge loop from Houthem

Lys–Yser Canal

View of Comines and the River Lys

Lys River Path

Pont Rouge

Warneton Greenway

Mud Corner Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery

Spanbroekmolen Crater (Pool of Peace)

Canal Cycle Path Ypres - Comines

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