Zillebeke Pond – Ypres Ramparts loop from Hill 60 Preserved Battlefield (WWI)

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Zillebeke Pond – Ypres Ramparts loop from Hill 60 Preserved Battlefield (WWI)

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Zillebeke Pond – Ypres Ramparts loop from Hill 60 Preserved Battlefield (WWI)

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12.7km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.78 km

Zillebeke Pond

Highlight • Lake

An interesting anecdote concerns the battles around the pond during the war. Soldiers used the pond as a natural barrier and shelter. There are stories of soldiers wading through the …

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5.74 km

Vauban Ramparts and Moat, Ypres

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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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5.86 km

Major’s Path

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Cycle path along the fortifications and the Rijselpoort.

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6.21 km

Ypres Ramparts

Highlight • Historical Site

The Vestingroute provides access to the most beautiful spots in the fortresses around the entire city outskirts, from high on the ramparts to low along the canals. The route also …

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6.50 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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8.72 km

Ypres–Comines Canal

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What was once the Ypres dream became an economic failure, but a real success in the field of nature.

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12.1 km

Spoilbank Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

One of countless military cemeteries in the region

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12.3 km

Chester Farm Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Chester Farm was the name of a farm located approximately 500 meters south of Blauwepoort Farm. The cemetery is situated at the tip of The Bluff hill on the old Ypres-Comines canal.

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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