Clerques is a commune situated in the Pas-de-Calais department of the Hauts-de-France region, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The region is characterized by tranquil river valleys, elevated plateaus, and the peaceful Hem River valley, alongside hills like Mont d'Eclemy and Le Ventus. This varied terrain, encompassing dedicated trails, unpaved roads, quiet asphalt roads, and expansive forest and rural areas, provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more. Clerques is also part of…
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4.6
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182
hikers
11.7km
03:09
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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48
hikers
11.1km
03:03
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
24.3km
06:31
300m
300m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
hikers
5.19km
01:22
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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85
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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20
riders
39.2km
02:29
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
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103km
06:21
830m
830m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
41.2km
02:40
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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55
riders
36.7km
01:31
220m
220m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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22
riders
73.0km
02:55
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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19
riders
45.3km
02:07
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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12
riders
37.5km
01:44
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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66
riders
69.4km
05:37
970m
970m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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3
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27.6km
02:05
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
68.3km
05:10
760m
760m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
25.8km
02:00
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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79
runners
33.4km
03:54
500m
500m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

28
runners
29.0km
03:25
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
16.1km
01:55
180m
180m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
30.5km
03:24
410m
410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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9
riders
62.1km
04:31
760m
760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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54.2km
03:48
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
133km
08:16
1,180m
1,180m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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2
riders
22.3km
01:25
190m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Clerques offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region features more than 15 routes across these sports. These activities take place across tranquil river valleys, elevated plateaus, and through forest and rural areas.
Clerques features several highly-rated hiking trails. Popular options include the "Derrière Guemy – Chapelle Saint-Louis de Guémy loop," an 7.4-mile (11.9 km) moderate trail, and the "Vue panoramique – boucle du Sentier Callicu," a 6.9-mile (11.1 km) moderate route. For a longer journey, the "Point de vue – boucle de la Chapelle Saint-Louis de Guémy" covers 15.1 miles (24.3 km). More details can be found in the Hiking around Clerques guide.
Yes, Clerques is suitable for cycling, offering routes for touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The area includes quiet asphalt roads and rural paths. Guides like Cycling around Clerques and Road Cycling Routes around Clerques provide specific route information.
The terrain in Clerques is diverse, characterized by tranquil river valleys, elevated plateaus, and hills such as Mont d'Eclemy (561 feet / 171 meters) and Le Ventus (607 feet / 185 meters). It includes a mix of dedicated trails, unpaved roads, quiet asphalt roads, and expansive forest and rural areas. The region also features swampy areas and green meadows.
Clerques offers trails for various skill levels, including options suitable for beginners. While specific 'easy' trails are not detailed, the diverse landscape allows for less strenuous walks along valley paths. The Hiking around Clerques guide can help identify suitable routes.
Key natural features include the peaceful Hem River valley and elevated viewpoints from hills like Mont d'Eclemy and Le Ventus. Clerques is also part of the Caps et Marais d'Opale Regional Natural Park, which preserves its natural beauty. Historical sites like the Saint-Louis Chapel of Guémy are often integrated into hiking routes.
Clerques is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars, based on over 700 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Clerques to help plan outdoor adventures. These include Hiking around Clerques, Cycling around Clerques, Road Cycling Routes around Clerques, and Running Trails around Clerques. Guides for mountain biking and gravel biking are also available.
The official website for the municipality of Clerques, providing local information, is bienvenueaclerques.fr. This site offers details relevant to the local area.
The Mairie de Clerques (Clerques Town Hall) can be contacted by phone at +33321350632. This number can be used for official inquiries regarding the municipality.
Clerques provides an excellent setting for jogging, with its extensive network of hiking trails and quiet roads. The varied terrain, from flat valley paths to gentle inclines, caters to different running preferences. The Running Trails around Clerques guide offers specific routes.

