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Northern France
Dunkirk
Merville

Along the Lys – Magnificent view loop from Merville

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Northern France
Dunkirk
Merville

Along the Lys – Magnificent view loop from Merville

Hard

8

riders

Along the Lys – Magnificent view loop from Merville

05:06

86.1km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 21, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 404 m for 10 m

After 85.9 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.51 km

Lys Dyke

Highlight • River

This tarmacked and not too busy cycle route follows the old towpath.

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2

7.38 km

Saint-Venant Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

The Flandre Lys Nautical Base offers sports and leisure activities in an exceptional natural setting. Its port welcomes boaters in a place conducive to relaxation. This site is ideal for activities and walks with family or friends.

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3

13.8 km

Along the Lys

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The Leie, which has always marked the border between Flanders and Artois.

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45.8 km

Château Vandamme

Castle

5

46.2 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 …

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6

63.6 km

Chemin du mont des Cats

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7

63.7 km

Beautiful views close to the top of the Katsberg.

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8

63.8 km

Magnificent view

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Nice place to relax for a while and enjoy nature.

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9

64.1 km

Katsberg

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The Katsberg with abbey and antenna.

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86.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.6 km

24.5 km

7.47 km

4.71 km

1.09 km

809 m

Surfaces

76.2 km

6.63 km

1.77 km

1.11 km

545 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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Friday 26 June

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