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Watten

The Éperlecques Blockhaus – Chapel in the Forest loop from Watten – Éperlecques

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France
Northern France
Dunkirk
Watten

The Éperlecques Blockhaus – Chapel in the Forest loop from Watten – Éperlecques

Moderate

7

riders

The Éperlecques Blockhaus – Chapel in the Forest loop from Watten – Éperlecques

01:24

24.3km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.63 km

The Éperlecques Blockhaus

Highlight • Historical Site

Blocklaus Hidden in the forest, The route is interesting crossing the woods, mountain biking is unfortunately not allowed. But you can cross the forest a little further to fully enjoy nature

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4.80 km

Blockhaus d'Éperlecques Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

This 22m high bunker protrudes like a mountain of concrete above the fôret d'Eperlecques. It was built as a launching pad to bombard London with V2 rockets. The 5m thick …

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9.22 km

Forêt d'Éperlecques

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Long drèves, singles, blockhaus ...

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10.5 km

Chapel in the Forest

Highlight • Religious Site

A shady spot with this chapel, I used to take a break there 20 years ago with my son.
The place is always well-maintained, a tip: see it in March, it's dotted with daffodils 😉.

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10.7 km

Ascent towards the Eperlecques Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Allows you to continue the L'orée du bois circuit without taking the road again.
Perfect for gravel.

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22.1 km

Rue du Fort Vesques

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With the North Sea Route (LF1) through a tunnel.

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23.4 km

Along the River Aa

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This path leads nowhere, but it does have a nice view of the wide Aa.

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24.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

8.13 km

5.57 km

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

10.5 km

2.43 km

206 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 2 July

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