Kortrijk–Bossuit Canal – Ruins of the Church of Bossuit loop from Spiere-Helkijn - Espierres-Helchin

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Kortrijk–Bossuit Canal – Ruins of the Church of Bossuit loop from Spiere-Helkijn - Espierres-Helchin

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Kortrijk–Bossuit Canal – Ruins of the Church of Bossuit loop from Spiere-Helkijn - Espierres-Helchin

02:30

9.84km

20m

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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333 m

St. John the Baptist church of Helkijn

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Tradition has it that the first church was built here around 650, consecrated by Saint Eloi himself. The first church in Helkijn was supposedly served by the monks of St. …

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2.38 km

Scheldt as the Border Between West Flanders and Hainaut

Highlight (Segment) • River

3.82 km

Kortrijk–Bossuit Canal

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Due to a breach in the wall near Ellestraat (approximately halfway along the canal), the canal completely emptied in 1959. The damage was later linked to the digging work of muskrats.
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3.84 km

Vespabar

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The vespabar is open from April to September on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays all day. In good weather during the Easter and summer holidays, we are open every day.

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4.25 km

Ruins of the Church of Bossuit

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This is truly a very special place: the ruins of the Sint-Amelberga Church in Bossuit, transformed into a publicly accessible work of art.
It was the British artist Ellen Harvey, …

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6.94 km

Castle Farmstead

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This monumental "Castle Farm" belonged to Helkijn Castle. It was first mentioned in 1627, though it was smaller than the current structure.
As a fully walled farm, it can already …

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7.00 km

Centrally located on a five-lane street lined with characterful buildings, some in good condition, some in disrepair, this well-maintained Marian chapel stands out... and that's how it landed on the shortlist of the five most beautiful spots in Spiere-Helkijn.

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7.02 km

Former Brewer’s House

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The "Brasserie d'Helchin" brewery is one of two breweries in the municipality. The brewery's founding date is unknown, but it is certain that the buildings were already owned by a …

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9.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

1.86 km

1.63 km

1.59 km

Surfaces