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Dunkirk
Zuytpeene

Grand'Place de Cassel – Cassel Village loop from Noordpeene

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Northern France
Dunkirk
Zuytpeene

Grand'Place de Cassel – Cassel Village loop from Noordpeene

Hard

7

riders

Grand'Place de Cassel – Cassel Village loop from Noordpeene

02:02

28.7km

380m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.87 km for 118 m

After 6.54 km for 161 m

After 13.6 km for 244 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.31 km

Ramparts of Cassel

Highlight • Historical Site

The Remparts de Cassel are the historic fortifications that surround the charming town of Cassel, perched high on Mont Cassel in French Flanders. These ancient ramparts bear witness to the region’s rich and tumultuous history and offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Cassel’s elevated position on Mont Cassel, one of the highest points in the area, made it a strategically important stronghold for a long time. It offered excellent views over the Flemish plain, making it ideal for defensive purposes.
The first fortifications date back to the Middle Ages, when walls and gates were built to protect the town from invasions and sieges. Cassel was often the scene of military confrontations due to its strategic importance.
In the 17th century, the famous French military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban strengthened the fortifications of Cassel. Although not as extensive as his other projects, these improvements helped to strengthen the town.

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10.8 km

Sainte-Marie-Cappel

Highlight • Other

The Notre-Dame-De-Grâce chapel is a building erected in 1895 in Sainte-Marie-Cappel by the Malfaison family to ward off bad luck following numerous deaths in the family, including the successive deaths of ten children and three adults. Despite this, one child and five adults died in the decade following the construction of the chapel.

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22.0 km

Chemin de la Cornette

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4

22.5 km

Jezuïetenkerk Kassel

Highlight • Other

Jesuit chapel completed in 1687 according to a project by brother CORNELY. VERBESSUM, architect, project manager.
Inhabited by the Jesuit fathers, then by the Récollet fathers, it became national property during the revolution and was bought by D. VANDAMME. General Count of the Cassel empire, it underwent various assignments, including that of a granary. then stockings, before becoming a place of parish patronage at the beginning of the 20th century under the name of Villa Saint Joseph.
The western facade, listed in 1981, was restored in 2001 after purchase by the municipality.

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22.5 km

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk van de Crypte Kassel

Highlight • Religious Site

This Church of Our Lady is the oldest in Cassel and dates from the 11th century. It was completely rebuilt in brick in the 16th century. It is now under restoration and is usually open.

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22.6 km

Porte de Dunkerque

Highlight • Monument

The Porte de Dunkerque dates back to the Middle Ages and served as one of the main gateways to the fortified city of Cassel. The gate is built in a robust medieval style, with thick stone walls and an imposing arch marking the passage. The architecture reflects the military and strategic function of the gate.

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22.8 km

Grand'Place de Cassel

Highlight • Historical Site

The Grand Place of Kassel is the heart of the city, surrounded by beautiful Flemish facades and a warm atmosphere. It is home to the Flanders Museum, which showcases regional art and culture. The surrounding taverns and restaurants invite you to linger over a good beer or a typical dish.

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22.9 km

Cassel Village

Highlight • Settlement

Cassel is a fortified town on top of a hill and not far from the Belgian border with Poperinge (20 km). Beautiful views, cozy alleys, unique estaminets and a richly furnished museum in a historic mansion. This is in short what Cassel brings you, once you have conquered the slope from whichever side. A lot of variety with a bit of history and culture, a lot of nature and local gastronomy. Enjoyment is the motto. Highlights are there for the taking in Cassel. For some, the Musée de Flandre will be the top attraction, for others the estaminets and still others just come for the cobblestone climb. Enjoy Cassel.

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23.4 km

Château Vandamme

Castle

B

28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

4.68 km

3.69 km

3.27 km

806 m

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

3.32 km

1.59 km

527 m

476 m

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