Hill 60 Memorial – Zillebeke Pond loop from Ieper

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Hill 60 Memorial – Zillebeke Pond loop from Ieper

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Hill 60 Memorial – Zillebeke Pond loop from Ieper

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31.0km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.6 km

Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful old forest and an important resting and breeding ground for birds of prey in the region. Wonderful to cycle through.

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13.4 km

Polygon Wood

Nature Reserve

14.0 km

Black Watch Corner Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This statue of a Black Watch-Soldier is located on the southwestern edge of the Polygon Wood and stands in almost the same place where they made history. At this location, …

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21.0 km

Hill 60 Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Hill 60 is a memorial site and park on a World War I battlefield in the Zwarteleen area of Zillebeke south of Ypres, Belgium.

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27.4 km

Zillebeke Pond

Highlight • Lake

An interesting anecdote concerns the battles around the pond during the war. Soldiers used the pond as a natural barrier and shelter. There are stories of soldiers wading through the …

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29.4 km

Rijselpoort (Lille Gate)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Lille Gate is a city gate in the Belgian city of Ypres. The gate is located in the south of the city center, on the road to Lille. The …

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29.5 km

Vauban Ramparts and Moat, Ypres

Highlight • Historical Site

Old records of Ypres go back to the 11th century as "Iprensis" and "Ipera". The name would come from the river Ieperlee, formerly called Ypres. It was a founded city …

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30.0 km

Ypres Ramparts

Highlight • Historical Site

The Vestingroute provides access to the most beautiful spots in the fortresses around the entire city outskirts, from high on the ramparts to low along the canals. The route also …

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30.3 km

Cycle Path Along the Ramparts Moat, Ypres

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The cycle path along the fortified canals, designed by Vauban, takes every cyclist quickly and safely out of the center.

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31.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

8.83 km

3.52 km

1.51 km

916 m

164 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

12.0 km

1.99 km

1.80 km

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

July 8, 2025,Heuvel 60 – Zillebekevijver rondtocht vanuit Ieper

Added a cycling section through Ypres. The first half of the ride was boring. Too much time on larger roads. The return trip along the 1914-1918 Front was much better and still made it a pleasant bike ride.

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