Beer cycling route through Poperinge, Vleteren and Ypres
Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium
Cycling route: 558916
Provided by: Westhoek
46.5 km
02:44 h
820 kcal
32 m
Description
Cosy villages and towns with pubs where it seems as if time has stood still, rolling vineyards, fascinating war memorials and beautiful green areas, you will find it all in the Westhoek in West Flanders. This route takes you from Poperinge on a beautiful journey.
Abbey animal from the Sint Sixtus Abbey
The starting point of this route is in Poperinge. From here you cycle into a quiet area full of vast meadows, hop fields, fields and here and there a small forest area. Enjoy the peace and space here and take a look at the various sights that you encounter along the way. After cycling for more than 6 kilometers you will arrive at the Sint Sixtus Abbey. This abbey is mainly known for the Trappist beer that is brewed there. In the abbey shop you can buy abbey beer, but you have to reserve the beer online in advance. Then you cycle on to Ypres through a vast rural area.
Museums in Poperinge
In Ypres you can visit the war memorial Menin Gate and Brewery De Kazematten. From Ypres you cycle back to Poperinge. There you will find the Hop Museum and the Talbot House, a museum where you can learn more about life during the First World War, at the end of the route.
Hop Museum Poperinge
Poperinge grows no less than three quarters of the national hop harvest. It is therefore not surprising that this city is also called the hop city. Take a look at this museum to learn more about Poperinge's beer tradition. From the construction of hop plantations to the cultivation of hops and all the consequences of the rise of this industry, it is all covered in the museum. www.hopmuseum.be
Abbey animal from the Sint Sixtus Abbey
The starting point of this route is in Poperinge. From here you cycle into a quiet area full of vast meadows, hop fields, fields and here and there a small forest area. Enjoy the peace and space here and take a look at the various sights that you encounter along the way. After cycling for more than 6 kilometers you will arrive at the Sint Sixtus Abbey. This abbey is mainly known for the Trappist beer that is brewed there. In the abbey shop you can buy abbey beer, but you have to reserve the beer online in advance. Then you cycle on to Ypres through a vast rural area.
Museums in Poperinge
In Ypres you can visit the war memorial Menin Gate and Brewery De Kazematten. From Ypres you cycle back to Poperinge. There you will find the Hop Museum and the Talbot House, a museum where you can learn more about life during the First World War, at the end of the route.
Hop Museum Poperinge
Poperinge grows no less than three quarters of the national hop harvest. It is therefore not surprising that this city is also called the hop city. Take a look at this museum to learn more about Poperinge's beer tradition. From the construction of hop plantations to the cultivation of hops and all the consequences of the rise of this industry, it is all covered in the museum. www.hopmuseum.be
Height Profile
In the Westhoek you will find everything you could wish for. From forested ridges to polders, agricultural areas and extensive dunes. Get on your bike here or put on your walking shoes and get to know this varied environment and the authentic Flemish villages in this region. Time to hit the road!
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
46 | 46 (8970, Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.00 km | |
42 | 42 (Sint-Sixtusstraat, 8970, Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium) | 2.28 km | |
67 | 67 (8640, Vleteren, Flanders, Belgium) | 4.60 km | |
68 | 68 (8640, Vleteren, Flanders, Belgium) | 4.88 km | |
| Sint Sixtus Abdij (Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren, 8640, Vleteren, Flanders, Belgium) | 5.80 km | ||
98 | 98 (Donkerstraat, 8640, Vleteren, Flanders, Belgium) | 5.80 km |
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