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Northern France

Lower Colme Canal – Bois des Forts Pond loop from Bergues

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Northern France

Lower Colme Canal – Bois des Forts Pond loop from Bergues

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4.2

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Lower Colme Canal – Bois des Forts Pond loop from Bergues

00:48

12.7km

20m

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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.67 km for 265 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

591 m

Mont-de-Piété of Bergues

Highlight • Historical Site

Near St. Martin's Church rises the impressive 'Mons Piétatis' or Mount of Mercy, which was built between 1629 and 1633 by Wenceslas Coeberger. The "Berg van Charitate" was at the …

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602 m

Saint Martin Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Sint-Maartenkerk (Eglise de Saint-Martin) is a very old church in Bergues. The history of Bergues mentions its founding by the Count of Flanders Baldwin II, known as the Bald, in the second half of the 9th century.

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898 m

Estaminet Flemish

Highlight • Restaurant

An old house/inn from 1597, located along the quay of the Colme. A very traditional and renowned place, both in terms of decor, cuisine and beer. Authentic decor with antique …

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4

1.23 km

Lower Colme Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful views of the former fortress.

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5

2.12 km

Bergues from the movie "Welcome to the Sch'tis"

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Beautiful place that invites you to stroll and linger

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6

8.26 km

Bois des Forts Pond

Highlight • Lake

A must-see for reaching the coast from Bergue.
The gravel roads are in perfect condition and suitable for gravel bikes or mountain bikes.

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10.2 km

Beautiful forest

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8

11.7 km

Old triangular lock

Highlight • Structure

Old lock along the Lower Colme canal. You can drive on a fine gravel road to enter Bergues.

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12.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

3.26 km

1.08 km

690 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.30 km

3.27 km

1.73 km

322 m

< 100 m

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