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Frontzate Railway Path – Knokkebrug Drawbridge loop from Nieuwpoort

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Frontzate Railway Path – Knokkebrug Drawbridge loop from Nieuwpoort

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Frontzate Railway Path – Knokkebrug Drawbridge loop from Nieuwpoort

03:26

57.4km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 28.9 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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848 m

Frontzate Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Straight gravel road that connects an old railway line Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide. Important place during WWI. Fine gravel, so certainly possible with the regular bike and even a racing bike is not impossible.

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975 m

Koolhofput Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

The De Koolhofput nature reserve is the ideal place for hikers, nature lovers, anglers and a stopping point for cyclists. This spot is accessible via the Frontzate bicycle connection between Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide.

The Frontzate is an old railway that now serves as a walking and cycling route. Along the way you will encounter war relics.

Tip! Bring your picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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5.58 km

Kleine Beverdijkvaart

Lake

11.6 km

Zijdelingeleed

Lake

21.1 km

Yser Tower and Pax Gate Memorial, Diksmuide

Highlight • Monument

In the IJzer Tower you will find the Museum on the IJzer. It tells the story of the Belgian-German front during World War I through the stories of soldiers, refugees and civilians on both sides of the front.

From the top of the 84 meter high tower you have a wonderful panoramic view over Diksmuide and the Westhoek.

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21.5 km

Yser Tower

Highlight • Monument

28.9 km

Knokkebrug Drawbridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 to the Fort Knocke that the Spaniards built there in 1590 and that was once of great military importance. Today there is a cone-shaped shelter, a rest and information point for cyclists. The drawbridge is located at the confluence of the Yser with the Ieperlee Canal.

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45.0 km

Oude Vaartpad

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Old waterway connects Rousdamme to Zoutenaaie, a beautiful gravel strip along old bunkers and under the railway.

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49.6 km

Leaning Tower of Pervijze

Highlight • Monument

At this location you can get acquainted with an old observation post of the Belgian army. The observation post was built on the foundations of the old rectory tower. How many storms will this tower be able to withstand? It looks like he could fall over at any moment. In the shadow of the tower you can observe the different construction phase 😜.

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54.8 km

Christmas Truce Monument Ramskapelle

Highlight • Monument

The small memorial on the former railway 74 Diksmuide-Nieuwpoort shows a Belgian, a French and a German soldier. The village of Rampskapelle was occupied by the Germans in October 1914, but a bloody attack drove them back behind the river Ijzer.

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57.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

12.8 km

8.14 km

2.52 km

387 m

117 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

10.8 km

10.7 km

2.56 km

1.81 km

286 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

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Frontzate Railway Path – Knokkebrug Drawbridge loop from Nieuwpoort

Frontzate Railway Path

Koolhofput Nature Reserve

Yser Tower and Pax Gate Memorial, Diksmuide

Yser Tower

Knokkebrug Drawbridge

Oude Vaartpad

Leaning Tower of Pervijze

Christmas Truce Monument Ramskapelle

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