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L'incontournable Cassel

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L'incontournable Cassel

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L'incontournable Cassel

02:45

43.5km

480m

Cycling

This sporty route starts in Cassel, the Everest of Flanders, perched at 176 metres. The route is suitable for e-bikes, available for hire on site. And why not split the route into two days to make the most of the region?

Before setting off, the panoramic terrace at the top…

by Destination Coeur de Flandre

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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214 m

View from the castle terrace

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At 176 metres high, this is the highest point in the area. It is a former castle terrace and until 1788, the St. Peter's Church stood here, of which remains …

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Cassel Windmill

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The Cassel mill is located at the top of Mount Cassel, in a place called the castle terrace. It is an authentic stopover during your stay in Nord-Pas de Calais. …

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579 m

Grand'Place de Cassel

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The Grand Place of Kassel is the heart of the city, surrounded by beautiful Flemish facades and a warm atmosphere. It is home to the Flanders Museum, which showcases regional …

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1.48 km

Aire Cyclo Le Tourniquet

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Besides the picnic area you have the loungers that look out on a beautiful panorama. The picnic area is next to the cobblestone climb to Cassel.

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5.77 km

Hardifort

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Note the St. Martin's Church (Église Saint-Martin) with its characteristic Klockhuys.

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29.6 km

Sainte-Marie-Cappel

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The Notre-Dame-De-Grâce chapel is a building erected in 1895 in Sainte-Marie-Cappel by the Malfaison family to ward off bad luck following numerous deaths in the family, including the successive deaths …

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32.9 km

Village of Terdeghem

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This old village – it was first mentioned in 965 – at the foot of the Wouwenberg has about 550 inhabitants and feels like Bokrijk. It is considered one of …

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41.4 km

The Garden of Mont des Récollets

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This remarkable garden, nestled in the heights of Cassel, immerses you in the art of Flemish gardens of yesteryear. Between trimmed hedges, flowery paths, and orchards, it offers a peaceful interlude.

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43.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

4.16 km

3.79 km

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

2.93 km

2.46 km

479 m

128 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Monday 25 May

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February 7, 2025

This sporty route starts in Cassel, the Everest of Flanders, perched at 176 metres. The route is suitable for e-bikes, available for hire on site. And why not split the route into two days to make the most of the region?
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Before setting off, the panoramic terrace at the top of the hill offers an exceptional

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View from the castle terrace

Cassel Windmill

Grand'Place de Cassel

Aire Cyclo Le Tourniquet

Hardifort

Sainte-Marie-Cappel

Village of Terdeghem

The Garden of Mont des Récollets

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