Fintele Lock – 't Hof van Commerce loop from Lo

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Fintele Lock – 't Hof van Commerce loop from Lo

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Fintele Lock – 't Hof van Commerce loop from Lo

02:29

48.1km

80m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 3.29 km for 7 m

After 18.7 km for 34 m

After 18.8 km for 34 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.04 km

Lovaart

Lake

3.32 km

Fintele Lock

Highlight • Monument

Fintele lock is a lock and spillway located in Fintele, a hamlet in Pollinkhove, Lo-Reninge. It is located at the confluence of the Lovaart and the Yser. During the First World War, Fintele was close to the front, but was not badly damaged. In World War II, just before the capitulation of May 1940, the lock was blown up by the Belgians for tactical reasons. It was completely rebuilt in 1943.

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5.03 km

Along the Yser

Highlight • River

Be awake to ensure you don't miss this track.

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14.1 km

De Brabanthoek

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Unpaved path along the Heidebeek, at De Zonnegloed Zoo.

The Brabanthoek, also popularly called the Brandhoek, is located on the edge of the IJzervallei. The right bank of the Yser is not diked between the French-Belgian border and Diksmuide. This gives the river the opportunity to overflow its banks during heavy rainfall, especially in winter, into its natural winter bed: the 'breeches'.

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15.7 km

Boterweg

Highlight • Cycleway

Are you cycling in the region? Then make sure you don't miss this hidden gem on your route! The Boterweg is one of the most idyllic and characteristic country roads in the region, where you can enjoy kilometers of undisturbed peace.

Why should you definitely include this stretch in your route? It's a perfect double track!
No hassle from cars, just the pure cadence of your wheels on the surface.

Natural air conditioning in summer: the road is beautifully flanked by a perfectly straight, stately row of trees. On hot summer days, these leafy canopies provide a wonderfully cooling shade, making cycling here extremely pleasant.

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18.8 km

Elzendamme towpath

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Paved path with bridges along the Yser.

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20.2 km

Eversambos

Forest

23.3 km

Church of the Beheading of Saint John, Stavele

Highlight • Religious Site

The parish already existed in 1155. A Romanesque church built around 1250 was replaced by a late Gothic church building, which was set on fire in 1796 by French-minded revolutionaries and looted to be restored in 1800. In 1830 the church was rebuilt. In 1889 the building was enlarged in neo-Gothic style, after a design by Antonius Verbeke. A west tower, a transept, a baptistery and an east side were then added. During the First World War, the tower was used by the Allies as a lookout post. In 1917, the French soldier Etienne Lorinte Bikschote was killed. He was initially buried in the cemetery of Stavele. His parents, who were glaziers, donated two stained glass windows to the church in 1919. In addition to religious scenes - the Baptism of Christ, the martyrdom of Saint Stephen (Saint-Étienne) - it also depicts scenes from the First World War, as well as the portrait of Etienne Lorin.

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23.6 km

't Hof van Commerce

Highlight • Restaurant

Folk nostalgia on the Yser 🍻

Anyone cycling through Stavele can hardly ignore the authentic facade of ’t Hof van Commerce. This 180-year-old inn breathes the atmosphere of the Westhoek, with old signs, horse stables, and an interior full of antiques and stories.

The former stables have been given a new life as atmospheric themed rooms, the terrace is located on the spot of the former pigsty, and even the toilet is in an old rabbit hutch. 😄

On the terrace, near the historic Stavele bridge and the Yser, you can enjoy a Picon, regional beer, or a hearty Breughel buffet. A wonderful place to put your bike aside for a moment and experience the authentic Westhoek at its best!

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28.4 km

Café De Miserie

Highlight • Cafe

In the past 2 years, recordings for the fiction series "Chantal" took place at various locations in the Westhoek. The series takes place in the fictional village of Loveringem. Inspector Chantal and Sheriff Cloedt, played by Maaike Cafmeyer and Dries Heyneman respectively, are the protagonists. The first series was shown on TV at the beginning of this year and a second series by Chantal has already been recorded. The tourist services of Alveringem and Lo-Reninge, together with Toersime Westhoek, have now mapped out a cycle route of approximately 45 km along various film locations and various sights in both municipalities. The cycle route can be followed on the basis of specific signposts. The renowned café "In de Miserie" could of course not be missed along the route. The Bar/tabac on the French border in Beveren-IJzer was previously a youth house/inn "Zacheus" that was only open for youth movements in the summer, a folk café "The Busker" and later became a well-known restaurant "De Zalitude". Because the restaurant moved to a different location, the vacant café/restaurant could be used for the recordings. The saloon is one of the many eye-catchers along the route.

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48.1 km

End point

Parking

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