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Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) – Ypres Ramparts (Fortifications) loop from Ypres

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Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) – Ypres Ramparts (Fortifications) loop from Ypres

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Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) – Ypres Ramparts (Fortifications) loop from Ypres

03:35

14.1km

30m

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: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

469 m

Rijselpoort (Lille Gate)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Lille Gate is a city gate in the Belgian city of Ypres. The gate is located in the south of the city center, on the road to Lille. The …

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980 m

Ketelkwaad

Forest

3

1.45 km

Ypres Ramparts and Moats

Highlight • Historical Site

The fortress route reveals the most beautiful places on the ramparts around the whole outskirts of the city, from high up on the ramparts to low down along the beautiful …

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2.79 km

Oude vaart Ieper-Komen

Lake

5

12.1 km

Astridpark and St. Martin's Cathedral, Ypres

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The Astrid Park is located next to St. Martin's Church. At the time it was the garden of the episcopal palace.

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6

12.5 km

St Martin's Cathedral (Sint-Maartenskathedraal), Ypres

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Beautiful cathedral from the time when Ypres still had a bishop. Ypres used to be part of the diocese of Saint-Omer. It had its own cathedral. In 1561, the diocese …

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7

12.6 km

The Meat House

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The Vleeshuis (Butchers' Hall) is a building in the center of Ypres.

The ground floor is early Gothic and was built around 1275. The late Gothic upper floor dates from …

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8

13.5 km

Hoornwerk Pedestrian Bridge

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This bridge is wheelchair, buggy and stroller accessible

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9

13.6 km

Ypres Ramparts (Fortifications)

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It is very nice to walk here in nature next to the water if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a while

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10

13.9 km

Ypres Ramparts Moat

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Part of the canal belt around Ypres with a rich fauna and flora.

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

4.81 km

1.95 km

792 m

536 m

Surfaces

7.41 km

3.54 km

2.00 km

504 m

418 m

254 m

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