Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve – Polygon Wood loop from Moorslede
Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve – Polygon Wood loop from Moorslede
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Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve – Polygon Wood loop from Moorslede
03:06
44.9km
200m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 20.2 km for 277 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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6.02 km
Vierkavenbos
Forest
18.5 km
Passchendaele Church and Cat Sculpture
Highlight • Religious Site
30.6 km
Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve
Highlight • Forest
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31.0 km
Polygoonbosrand Gravel Path
Highlight • Trail
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31.2 km
Forest Path Entrance
Highlight • Trail
31.4 km
Polygon Wood
Highlight • Forest
The once beautiful forest has been replanted twice over the years. The Great War transformed it into a mudflat with only the Buttes sticking out above it. The Germans have developed this landscaped hill into a fortified place. The recapture of the Buttes was a challenge for the Australians at the end of September 1917, but with success. A front cemetery was built on this site during the German occupation. In the autumn of 1917 this place was shared with the British fallen. Now 1422 fallen soldiers are buried there. The forest (… or the place where the forest stood was replanted afterwards). The second time the forest was cut down was during WW2. The trees were then used as a beach obstacle (asparagus poles by Rommel) in the Atlantikwall. After WW2 the forest was replanted. Finally, in 1955, the German dead were exhumed and transferred to a collective cemetery. One German soldier is still buried in this cemetery. Don't forget to visit the front cemetery across the street.
Still a very special place. Today you can still walk in the woods and contemplate the nonsense of war. Hidden deep in the green you will even discover the remains of some bunkers: Scott Post and New Zealand Bunkers
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31.8 km
Polygoon Forest
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
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33.6 km
Captain Clement Robertson VC Memorial
Highlight • Monument
Honoring South African WW1 heroes who won the Victoria Cross for Valor, Britain's highest award for bravery. This South African qualifies to be head and shoulders above his compatriots - Captain Clement Robertson VC.
Here's his story.
“For most conspicuous gallantry in leading his tanks on the charge under heavy shell, machine gun and rifle fire over ground heavily plowed by shell fire. Captain Robertson, aware of the risk that the tanks might miss their way, continued to lead them on foot, guiding them carefully and patiently to their target, although he must have known that his action would almost inevitably cost him his life. This brave officer was killed after his objective was achieved, but his capable leadership had already ensured successful action. His total disregard for danger and devotion to duty exemplify extraordinary courage.”
Read the full story in the attached link.
samilhistory-com.translate.goog/tag/captain-clement-robertson-vc/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=nl&_x_tr_hl=nl&_x_tr_pto=sc
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37.0 km
Gravel Track Through Open Fields
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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44.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
19.3 km
14.6 km
6.49 km
2.63 km
1.84 km
Surfaces
16.9 km
13.5 km
11.5 km
2.73 km
141 m
101 m
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Friday 21 August
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12°C
51 %
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