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Castle Gate – Cassel Old Town loop from Cassel

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Castle Gate – Cassel Old Town loop from Cassel

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Castle Gate – Cassel Old Town loop from Cassel

02:43

9.73km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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640 m

Ramparts Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The Remparts of Cassel are a historic defensive wall built around the French town of Cassel. These walls have a rich history dating back to the 9th century when they …

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1.09 km

The story of the giant of Cassel

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Giant Papa and Giant Maman
Giant Papa: This figure was built in 1827 by Ambroise Bafcop and stands 6.25 metres high. He is dressed as a Roman soldier and carries …

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1.94 km

Castle Gate

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The Porte du Château in Cassel is a historic city gate that is part of the old defensive wall of the city. The gate was originally built in the 14th …

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2.07 km

The mill on Cassel Hill

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This 18th century mill can be visited. It is still in operation and you can process the freshly ground flour into a pancake or bread. Always open during the weekend. …

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2.15 km

The equestrian statue of Marshal Foch. His statue was placed here because he chose Cassel as his command post in 1914-'15. During that period he coordinated the allied armies. The statue was inaugurated in 1928, one year later he died.

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2.33 km

Cassel Old Town

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Cassel is a fortified town on top of a hill and not far from the Belgian border with Poperinge (20 km). Beautiful views, cozy alleys, unique estaminets and a richly …

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6.08 km

Another view of Cassel

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still beautiful to look at

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9.15 km

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a magnificent northern cobblestone path

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9.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

2.02 km

1.95 km

1.04 km

574 m

478 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

2.18 km

1.40 km

1.29 km

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

16°C

7°C

57 %

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Castle Gate – Cassel Old Town loop from Cassel

Ramparts Walk

The story of the giant of Cassel

Castle Gate

The mill on Cassel Hill

Statue of Marshal Foch

Cassel Old Town

Another view of Cassel

Watch your step

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