View of Zwanenmeer – Bridge over the Yser loop from Roesbrugge-Haringe

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View of Zwanenmeer – Bridge over the Yser loop from Roesbrugge-Haringe

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View of Zwanenmeer – Bridge over the Yser loop from Roesbrugge-Haringe

04:49

19.0km

50m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.91 km

Former Border Post and Railway Crossing Statue

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Just stop and look. Nice to have seen.

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3.77 km

In the 19th and early 20th century, blue smugglers were active in the border region between Belgium and France. These smugglers mainly transported food, drink and tobacco across the border, while trying to evade customs officers.

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14.7 km

View of Zwanenmeer

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When you think of "View of Swan Lake" you probably first think of the world-famous fairytale ballet in two acts by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, which premiered in Saint Petersburg in …

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15.5 km

IJzer fun

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Here the IJzer becomes too narrow and the boats have to go back. The IJzer also becomes unrecognizable.

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15.8 km

Bridge over the Yser

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You have to go over seven bridges? Sometimes just one is enough to get dry-shod to another shore. And then it doesn't have to be the Golden Gate or Tower …

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16.3 km

Zwyne Becque

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The Zwijnebeek (French: Zwyne Becque) is a small river in the Yser basin. It flows through the northern French municipality of Rekspoede and forms the border between the French Oostkappel …

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16.4 km

Zwijnbeekpad

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Access lock for the Dode IJzerpad hiking trail, which is also a GR trail and Zwijnbeekpad.

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

3.58 km

648 m

458 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

3.14 km

3.00 km

897 m

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

8°C

12 %

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Comments

August 10, 2024,Wandeling Bambecque (Fr) - Dode IJzer (rondje)

Fantastically beautiful walk. An absolute must. The route runs over car-free, rolling roads and a super beautiful unpaved path along the bank of the Dode Ijzer.

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July 10, 2025,Wandeling Bambecque (Fr) - Dode IJzer (rondje) 8/10

A very classic loop. Quite a few paved roads. This walk is also very doable in winter!

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July 10, 2022,Wandeling Roesbrugge - Dode IJzer en Rondje Bambecque

Easy circular walk with a very nice part on the Dead Iron, both just after the start and at the end of the walk. Furthermore, the route runs on mostly paved country roads and meadow paths. Quietly enjoy the gently sloping landscape.

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