Krekedal Route – Atheneum Path loop from Koekelare

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Krekedal Route – Atheneum Path loop from Koekelare

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Krekedal Route – Atheneum Path loop from Koekelare

02:00

35.0km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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228 m

Brouwerij Christiaen & Käthe Kollwitz Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Koekelare is a museum dedicated to the German artist Käthe Kollwitz, her son Peter and her work. In the museum you can learn more about …

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6.62 km

Krekedal Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

You explore the valley of the Krekebeek, which, together with the Handzame valley, forms an eastern spur of the Yser basin. Three geographical regions meet here: the polders, the sand …

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10.4 km

Atheneum Path

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This path includes the beautiful "Driemussenbrug", a bridge over the Yser in Diksmuide. The bridge is named after the three sparrows that were on the bridge when it was built. …

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11.5 km

Brouwerij Verstraete Papegaei

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Papegaei from Brouwerij Verstraete is a blond beer with an alcohol volume of 8%. The beer is easy to drink and has a rich bouquet of hop aromas. Papegaei is …

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11.5 km

Beguinage - Diksmuide

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The Flemish beguinages bear witness to the medieval mystical movement in our region. Beguines are pious, independent women who have lived here in community since the 13th century. The proximity …

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12.4 km

Yser Tower and Pax Gate Memorial, Diksmuide

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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 …

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18.6 km

Trench of Death (Dodengang) and Demarcation Post

Highlight • Historical Site

An interesting anecdote about the Trench of Death in Diksmuide concerns the Belgian soldier Adiel Debeuckelaere. During a heavy attack in 1917, when the Germans tried to break through the …

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18.7 km

German Forward Outpost Bunker - Dodengang

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An interesting anecdote about the German Outpost Bunker at the Trench of Death is that this bunker was built in March 1915 on the ruins of a damaged farm. The …

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35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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