Country of the First World War

This tour has many faces: You start in a beautiful historical setting, enjoy the nature in the surroundings of Palingbeek, get acquainted with beautiful landscapes, but unfortunately, the ground is soaked with the blood of hundreds of thousands, especially young soldiers who fell here during World War I. Along the way, you will visit only some of the many dozens of war graves and memorials, but they leave such a strong impression that you should be ready to support the message 'Never again war' right away.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION
Route guidance of the cycling network Westhoek.

SAFETY
Relatively safe route.

ROAD CHARACTERISTICS
Mostly rural, sometimes slightly ascending and descending. 20% traffic-free.

RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT
Great Market Square, Ypres.

INFORMATION
Tourism Ypres, Great Market Square 34, 8900 Ypres, +32 57 23 92 20, toerisme@ieper.be, www.ieper.be.
Tourism Office, Ieperstraat 5, Zonnebeke, +32 51 77 04 41, www.zonnebeke.be.

BIKE RENTAL
Ieperfiets, Sportstraat 8, 8900 Ypres, +32 57 20 47 62.
Youth Stadium, Leopoldlaan 16, 8900 Ypres, +32 57 21 72 82.
NMBS Station, R. Collaertplein 35 8900 Ypres, +32 57 20 00 70.

FOOD AND DRINK
In and around the Great Market Square in Ypres, you will find numerous options to quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger.