Lys–Yser Canal – Towpath of the Lys loop from Comines - Komen

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Lys–Yser Canal – Towpath of the Lys loop from Comines - Komen

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Lys–Yser Canal – Towpath of the Lys loop from Comines - Komen

03:47

63.3km

130m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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1.29 km

Lys–Yser Canal

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What was once the Ypres dream became an economic failure, but a real success in terms of nature.
You will discover a wide variety of plants, flowers and animals along the Channel.

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3.34 km

Towpath of the Lys

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Towpath on the other side of the cycle route.

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4.56 km

Bike path along the Lys

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This fine gravel towpath along the Lys is very pleasant.

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8.56 km

Pont Rouge

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Be careful in freezing weather, the climb before the bridge is generally slippery and impassable.

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8.79 km

Lys River Path

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Pleasant road

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12.6 km

Short singletrack section along the Deûle

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16.5 km

Gravel along the Deûle

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Excellent gravel section along the canal.

The Deûle Canal connects the Scarpe, near Douai, to the Lys, near Deûlémont, close to the Belgian border.

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41.0 km

Guinguette de la Madeleine and Canal de la Deûle Murals

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The Canal de la Deûle is one of the oldest canals in northern France, connecting the River Scarpe at Douai with the River Lys at Deûlémont, near the Belgian border. …

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