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Ypres Canal – Drie Grachten loop from Merkem

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Ypres Canal – Drie Grachten loop from Merkem

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4.5

(31)

197

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Ypres Canal – Drie Grachten loop from Merkem

01:34

6.18km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Start point

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7 m

Sint-Bavo Church Merkem

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The church of Merkem was possibly already mentioned in 868, although it is probably younger. In 1107 the right of patronage was transferred to the Abbey of Saint Bertinus. After destruction by the Geuzen in 1565-1566 the church was rebuilt as a late Gothic, three-aisled hall church with transept and west tower. During the First World War it was largely destroyed, especially in 1917. Between 1922 and 1925 it was rebuilt to a design by Amand Robert Janssens, using bricks from old churches in the area. In 1931 an organ by the Loncke company was installed.

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867 m

Poeselpad

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A cycle and walking path along the stream. The Poeselpad will be renewed in April 2026.

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3.70 km

Ypres Canal

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beautiful cycle path along a route steeped in history
The Ypres Canal runs for 14 kilometers from Ypres to the Knokke Bridge, where the canal flows into the Yser. Even if the canal looks like it was drawn with a ruler: to the left and right of the bank you will find a landscape that cannot be squeezed into any geometric shapes.

Old towpaths lead you almost at water level, here you can encounter remarkable fauna and flora.

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4.89 km

Viewpoint

5.52 km

Drie Grachten

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6.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

2.46 km

320 m

285 m

117 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

2.54 km

228 m

122 m

< 100 m

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Ypres Canal – Drie Grachten loop from Merkem

Sint-Bavo Church Merkem

Poeselpad

Ypres Canal

Drie Grachten

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