Three Canals walking route

The Yser Front during World War I was largely situated in the landscape around Diksmuide and the surrounding area. The Drie Grachtenwandelroute explores this historic landscape of the Houthulst borough of Merkem, south of Diksmuide. You start the walk at Merkem castle, the tour continues to the trousers and flat meadows with beautiful views. You continue along low-traffic roads to the Ypres-IJzer canal. Via the towpath you can visit the Iseraboot and the historic site of'De Drie Grachten\\\'. The tour continues along the Martjevaart.