Forts' Woods – Bois des Forts Pond loop from Grande-Synthe

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Forts' Woods – Bois des Forts Pond loop from Grande-Synthe

Moderate

4.5

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Forts' Woods – Bois des Forts Pond loop from Grande-Synthe

03:17

53.2km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.83 km for 241 m

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After 19.1 km for 154 m

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Start point

Train Station

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10.3 km

Forts' Woods

Highlight • Forest

The Bois des Forts is crossed by a pretty fine gravel path.

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11.0 km

Bois des Forts - Passage through the forest

Highlight • Forest

A must-see for reaching the coast from Bergue.
The gravel roads are in perfect condition and suitable for gravel bikes or mountain bikes.

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13.6 km

Bois des Forts Pond

Highlight • Lake

A must-see for reaching the coast from Bergue.
The gravel roads are in perfect condition and suitable for gravel bikes or mountain bikes.

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19.8 km

Porte de Cassel (Bergues)

Highlight • Monument

The southern city gate - richly decorated and integrated into the encircling city wall.
When passing you can already see the Belfry in the background.

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37.9 km

Fort des Dunes

Highlight • Historical Site

The old fort is hidden in the dunes. You must call the number indicated to be able to visit the interior. The informative panels are interesting and informative about the …

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40.3 km

Leffrinckoucke Beach

Highlight • Beach

The most beautiful sea wall towards Dunkirk for cycling.

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41.4 km

Malo-les-Bains Beach

Highlight • Beach

Very beautiful waterfront promenade with partly very picturesque buildings and a wide cycle path that leads along the dunes to Belgium.

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43.8 km

Grand Large Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful footbridge built in 2015 to connect the Grand Large district to the beach of Malo-les-Bains. It has become a place for walks, allowing walkers and cyclists to pass …

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