The best walks and hikes around Wervik

Memorial originally erected for the Wervik military and civilian victims of the First World War. The memorial, designed by Jules Bernaerts, was initially erected on the corner of the church square at the Sint-Medardus Church, at the intersection of Koestraat and Magdalenastraat. The memorial was unveiled on May 13, 1923, during a "Great Military and Patriotic Celebration." After the Second World War, the names of the 12 soldiers from Wervik who fell in 1940 were inscribed on a plaque. The names of six resistance fighters who lost their lives during that war were also inscribed on the plaque. In 1965, the memorial was moved and adapted (the background wall was demolished, the French text was removed, etc.) and a second time in January 1970, to its current location. The statue is two meters high and exceptionally detailed. It depicts a Belgian soldier from the war year of 1918. He is wearing the "cap coat" of the "khaki uniform," the uniform introduced in the Belgian army from 1915 onwards. He is not wearing a headdress, but his head is bandaged. The Belgian "Adrian" helmet hangs on his left hip: the front with the lion's head facing upward. The helmet is deeply scratched at the left front by a bullet. In his left hand, he carries laurel branches as a symbol of honor and victory. The statue shows that this was a hard-fought victory. In his right hand, he holds a rifle. Source: Inventory of Immovable Heritage

"Moerput" is the name of a neighborhood in the municipality of Geluwe. The name refers to a wooden oil windmill that stood here (on the side of Beselarestraat) from 1775 to 1886. The neighborhood itself isn't an interesting walking area, but a wooden bridge surrounded by greenery does provide a nice gateway to the neighborhood.

The In Memoriom Monument commemorates the men of the 2nd Cavalry Division who fell during the final days of the Eighteen Days' Campaign (May 10-28, 1940). From May 25, 1940, they defended the Dadizele-Geluwe-Wervik front line and were composed of remnants of the following regiments: 1st Lancers, 2nd Lancers, 3rd Lancers, and 2nd Chasseurs à la Père (cavalry regiments on motorcycles and armored cars), 2nd Carabiniers-Cyclists (infantry regiment on bicycles), and 18th Artillery (74mm guns). After the fighting, 36 Belgians, 39 Germans, and one Briton were buried in Geluwe. The shelling also claimed the lives of 10 civilians. The monument was designed by Antwerp architect Marcel Snoeys and unveiled in 1956. Source: information board on site

A peaceful walk in nature. Beautiful views.

Kruiseke walking route, rolling landscapes with views. Fields, meadows with cows, farms. In the distance villages. 6.35km

nice resting place, cozy inn

Church with a history dating back to the 14th century. However, the spire dates from 1901. It rises 86 meters above the city. Do you know: According to folk tales, there are secret underground tunnels in the crypt of the church. Those tunnels would lead to the inn 't Kapittel. That inn is highly recommended, but you can best just reach it along the Ooievaarstraat ;-)

Pleasure craft have their own place in Wervik with the small marina on the recreational island of De Balokken. In the middle of an oasis of greenery and along an old arm of the Leie you will find a quay wall of just under 200 meters with wooden transverse jetties, a slipway and mooring facilities for fast vessels.