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17 October Forest – Kraaiveld loop from Menin

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17 October Forest – Kraaiveld loop from Menin

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17 October Forest – Kraaiveld loop from Menin

03:20

12.8km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.83 km

Geese by the Water at Biezeveld

Highlight • Lake

5.41 km

17 October Forest

Highlight • Forest

The name "17 October forest" refers to the day in 1918 when Lauwe was liberated.
On that day, Lieutenant George William Edendale WHITEHEAD & Second Lieutenant Reginald Hopkin Hill GRIFFITHS …

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5.43 km

Our Lady Chapel

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This chapel, dedicated to Our Lady, belongs to the adjacent U-shaped farmhouse (which partly dates from the 19th century).
The chapel was built in 1949.
To the right in front …

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5.60 km

Preshoekbos Dog Off-Leash Areas

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The Preshoekbos is a somewhat fragmented forest on the southern edge of Kortrijk. In this section, between Lauwe and Aalbeke, two off-leash dog zones are provided: one for large dogs …

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6.15 km

Pottjerswegel Aalbeke

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9.03 km

Kraaiveld

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.2 km

Café Het Applaus, Lauwe

Highlight • Cafe

ideal location for a stop along the way...

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12.8 km

St Bavo's Church, Lauwe

Highlight • Religious Site

The current Sint-Bavokerk of Lauwe was built in Neo-Gothic style in 1877-1879. It was erected next to the site where the previous, Gothic church stood, which was demolished in 1880-1882 …

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.40 km

2.90 km

2.32 km

2.08 km

152 m

Surfaces

6.37 km

4.53 km

1.24 km

476 m

203 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

31°C

16°C

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17 October Forest – Kraaiveld loop from Menin

Geese by the Water at Biezeveld

17 October Forest

Our Lady Chapel

Preshoekbos Dog Off-Leash Areas

Pottjerswegel Aalbeke

Kraaiveld

Café Het Applaus, Lauwe

St Bavo's Church, Lauwe

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