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Lys–Yser Canal – Palinbeke Forest Trails loop from Comines

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Hauts-De-France

Lys–Yser Canal – Palinbeke Forest Trails loop from Comines

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Lys–Yser Canal – Palinbeke Forest Trails loop from Comines

02:52

40.7km

170m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.49 km for 622 m

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After 4.06 km for 323 m

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After 5.07 km for 578 m

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After 6.17 km for 836 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

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1

1.21 km

View of Comines and the River Lys

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Komen (French: Comines) is a town in the Belgian province of Hainaut, and a borough of the municipality with facilities Komen-Waasten since 1977.

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2

1.43 km

Lys–Yser Canal

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What was once the Ypres dream became an economic failure, but a real success in terms of nature.
You will discover a wide variety of plants, flowers and animals along the Channel.

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3

5.91 km

Canal Cycle Path Ypres - Comines

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A bit narrow, but good concrete surface.
Better with luggage than the gravel path.

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4

9.82 km

Old Lock Remains, De Palingbeek

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On the old canal are the remains of an old lock. These were protected as a monument in 2000. You can walk a lot in Domain De Palingbeek. Where there …

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5

12.3 km

Palinbeke Forest Trails

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Through a nature reserve that carries history with it. Scars betray the solid war past.

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20.5 km

Viewpoint

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7

35.8 km

View of St. Medardus Church and the River Lys

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You can see the tower from far away.

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8

37.0 km

De Balokken Park and Wervik Windmill

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Windmill and tobacco museum in Wervik.

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9

37.1 km

Pont Rouge - La Leie - La Lys

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Beautiful bridge over the river.

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40.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

13.2 km

8.50 km

1.89 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

15.6 km

13.4 km

10.5 km

615 m

419 m

174 m

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