Along the coast – Omaha Beach loop from Port-en-Bessin
Along the coast – Omaha Beach loop from Port-en-Bessin
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Along the coast – Omaha Beach loop from Port-en-Bessin
02:08
34.2km
290m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 14, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 11.0 km for 121 m
After 13.7 km for 53 m
After 15.7 km for 58 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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2.32 km
Along the coast
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7.23 km
Chapel and ruin
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10.2 km
Omaha Beach
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10.8 km
Widerstandsnest 62 (WN 62) Resistance shelter
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13.0 km
The Omaha Beach Jungle
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A forest near Omaha Beach that looks like a little jungle!
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13.8 km
Resistance Nest 65 (WN 65) – Omaha Beach Bunker and Second Infantry Division Memorial
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15.0 km
Omaha Beach
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15.7 km
Beach
Beach
17.6 km
Mulberry Walkways
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The 5-span bridge section (507 A-B1) can be found along the Avenue de Bedford. It was part of the floating bridge that belonged to the artificial harbor on Omaha beach.
After the Normandy landings, the Allies immediately started building two Mulberry ports, one American Mulberry A at Vierville-sur-Mer (Omaha beach), the second a British Mulberry B at Arromanches-les-Bains.
Next to the bridge parts is a large sign with the poem "Jean".
More information about the Mulberry ports:
The well-established flow of supplies and troops faltered on June 19, 1944. The wind started to blow harder and a storm arose, so violent that, according to those in the know, it had not occurred in decades. The harbor had been built to withstand a storm, but such forces had not been taken into account. During the storm, more than 800 ships ran aground, some of which were irretrievably lost.
The American port was not yet complete and therefore extra vulnerable to the storm. Americans were also less precise in placing the parts and breakwaters, so the storm could do more damage. A group of 16 LCTs sought shelter, but caused damage by colliding with parts of the harbour. The consequences were catastrophic and would mean the end of the American port. It was decided to transfer the salvageable parts to the British port. This was acceptable because the capture of Cherbourg would be almost complete. As a result of the interruption in supply, the Americans experienced shortages of certain types of ammunition, which were so badly needed for the attack on Cherbourg. It was decided to put 8 ships with ammunition on the beach. Ammunition and fuel were given top priority.
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34.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.8 km
7.75 km
4.09 km
3.88 km
2.76 km
Surfaces
20.6 km
7.13 km
4.09 km
1.26 km
1.04 km
144 m
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