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Ypres Canal – Knokkebrug Drawbridge loop from Merkem

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Ypres Canal – Knokkebrug Drawbridge loop from Merkem

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Ypres Canal – Knokkebrug Drawbridge loop from Merkem

02:43

10.8km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 5.34 km for 32 m

After 5.43 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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812 m

Drie Grachten

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1.46 km

Viewpoint

2.60 km

Ypres Canal

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beautiful cycle path along a route steeped in history
The Ypres Canal runs for 14 kilometers from Ypres to the Knokke Bridge, where the canal flows into the Yser. Even …

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5.40 km

De Knocke Inn

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Nice stopping point for your cycling, walking or boat trip on the corner of the Yser and the Ypres-Yser Canal and on the border of the municipalities of Diksmuide / Merken-Houthulst and Lo-Reninge.

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5.44 km

Knokkebrug

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The bridge is temporarily out of use due to works.

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5.47 km

Knokkebrug Drawbridge

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The Knokkebrug is located on the border of Diksmuide with Lo-Reninge and Houthulst, although the coat of arms of the latter municipality hangs on the railing. It owes its name …

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10.4 km

Sint-Bavo Church Merkem

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The church of Merkem was possibly already mentioned in 868, although it is probably younger. In 1107 the right of patronage was transferred to the Abbey of Saint Bertinus. After …

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

3.47 km

2.77 km

582 m

130 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

3.81 km

2.69 km

167 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Ypres Canal – Knokkebrug Drawbridge loop from Merkem

Drie Grachten

Ypres Canal

De Knocke Inn

Knokkebrug

Knokkebrug Drawbridge

Sint-Bavo Church Merkem

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