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Paper House – Along the River Aa loop from Ruminghem

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Paper House – Along the River Aa loop from Ruminghem

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Paper House – Along the River Aa loop from Ruminghem

03:20

53.3km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.17 km

Éperlecques

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Éperlecques is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region in north-central France. The commune has 2,885 inhabitants (1999) and is part of the arrondissement of Saint-Omer. The village is known for the V2 bunker, a German bunker from World War II, built for the launch of V2 rockets. The Église Saint-Léger is a church in the village.

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22.5 km

Setques (Zetteke)

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Setques is located in the Aa valley and has a church dedicated to St-Omer from the 18th century

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23.9 km

Esquerdes Gunpowder Factory

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It is a former French gunpowder factory that was founded in the 17th century by the “Régie Royale des Poudres et Salpêtres” under Louis XIV to supply the army with gunpowder and to meet certain civilian needs. The factory closed in 1972 and has been abandoned since then. The site is polluted by large quantities of nitrates that remain in the soil. The area is now a protected nature reserve and is open to the public

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24.9 km

Along the Aa

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26.3 km

Paper House

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Museum on the ruins of the Confoss mill, explains papermaking, from its first beginnings in China to the modern paper industry. It also organises exhibitions on paper and cardboard. In the workshop, visitors can make a sheet of paper themselves to the rhythm of the paddle wheel.

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37.9 km

Tilques Castle

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Chateau de Tilques is a hotel and restaurant located in Tilques, France. The current chateau was built in 1891 and replaced an old manor house from the 17th century. It is a beautiful example of neo-Flemish architecture. The hotel has 26 rooms in the chateau and 24 more contemporary rooms in the Pavillon du Parc. The restaurant, called Vert Mesnil, offers market cuisine with carefully selected local produce. The hotel also has a heated indoor swimming pool that is free for guests. It is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Saint Omer.

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47.0 km

Along the River Aa

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This path leads nowhere, but it does have a nice view of the wide Aa.

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53.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.2 km

3.91 km

1.52 km

1.45 km

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.6 km

9.39 km

1.63 km

700 m

Elevation

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Paper House – Along the River Aa loop from Ruminghem

Éperlecques

Setques (Zetteke)

Esquerdes Gunpowder Factory

Along the Aa

Paper House

Tilques Castle

Along the River Aa

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