Cycling around historic Ypres

Prepare yourself for a bike ride of over 75 kilometers that starts in Ypres and takes you through the Westhoek. Along the way you feel the history that the area brings with it.

Ypres is known for its turbulent past, especially during the First World War. The names of some 55,000 fallen soldiers are inscribed on the Menin Gate . All fallen soldiers are commemorated daily during the Last Post ceremony at 8 p.m.

The cycle route starts at the Grote Markt. At the Grote Markt you will discover the Lakenhallen with the belfry, the Nieuwerck, the Oud Kasselrijgebouw, cosy cafés, restaurants and many shops.
You cycle from Ypres towards Kemmel, Loker and Westouter. A green environment over rolling hills and flat polders , along historic towns, picturesque villages and many British cemeteries as witnesses of the First World War. You recognize the landscapes from the spring classic Gent-Wevelgem.

Ypres is the vibrant heart of the Westhoek and there are many tasty stories to discover in this region: visit the city brewery or taste one of the many regional beers that win prizes every year!