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Ramparts Cemetery, Lille Gate – Menin Gate Memorial loop from Ypres

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Ramparts Cemetery, Lille Gate – Menin Gate Memorial loop from Ypres

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Ramparts Cemetery, Lille Gate – Menin Gate Memorial loop from Ypres

00:41

6.51km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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921 m

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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1.67 km

Cycle Path Along the Ramparts Moat, Ypres

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The cycle path along the fortified canals, designed by Vauban, takes every cyclist quickly and safely out of the center.

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1.85 km

Ypres Ramparts and Moats

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The fortress route reveals the most beautiful places on the ramparts around the whole outskirts of the city, from high up on the ramparts to low down along the beautiful …

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4

2.46 km

The Preacher's Tower with information board

Highlight • Historical Site

Definitely worth reading if you are interested in history.

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2.90 km

Ramparts Cemetery, Lille Gate

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This is one of the smaller cemeteries for the victims of the First World War in Ypres and the surrounding area, but it is no less moving.

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4.08 km

Menin Gate Memorial

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Historically, the Menin Gate of Ypres was just a passage across the moat and ramparts of the old city fortifications, on the road to the nearby town of Menen. Nevertheless, …

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7

5.38 km

Kazematten Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge (Ypres)

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Just down the road of the Menin Gate, every evening there is a bugle played for changing of the guards

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8

5.69 km

Ypres Ramparts Moat

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Part of the canal belt around Ypres with a rich fauna and flora.

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6.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

1.19 km

798 m

283 m

249 m

151 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.04 km

857 m

507 m

175 m

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