Gent-Wevelgem Blauw
West Flanders, Belgium
Loop trail in West Flanders, Belgium. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 446 ft (136 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 40 min
- High point
- 217 ft (66 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Demarcatiepaal nr. 16: Ieper 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Demarcatiepaal nr. 15: Kemmel 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Cross of Sacrifice 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Bezoekerscentrum 'Het Heuvelland' 6.2 mi (10 km) from start
- Visitor center 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Monument à le 1er Bataillon de Chasseurs à pieds francais 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Cross of Sacrifice 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Demarcatiepaal nr. 17: Ieper 12 mi (19.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Gurkha Regiments Memorial 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Juliana Haesebrouck 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Ypres Indian Forces Memorial 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.8 mi (27 km) from start
- Historic site: Menin Gate Bronze Model 16.8 mi (27 km) from start
- Historic site: Elodie Moynie 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Yvonne Mesdom 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Commonwealth War Graves Commission 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Albert Notebaert 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Jozef Notebaert 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Gabriëlle Notebaert 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from start
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Questions about Gent-Wevelgem Blauw
How long is Gent-Wevelgem Blauw?
Gent-Wevelgem Blauw is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 40 min. It climbs 446 ft (136 m) in total, up to a high point of 217 ft (66 m).
How hard is Gent-Wevelgem Blauw?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Gent-Wevelgem Blauw?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Gent-Wevelgem Blauw?
Drinking water on the way at 10.6 mi (17.1 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 12.4 mi (20 km), 12.5 mi (20 km).
Is Gent-Wevelgem Blauw shaded?
Mostly exposed (24% under trees).
What can you do on Gent-Wevelgem Blauw?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Gent-Wevelgem Blauw?
Museum cafe, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Spar, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for Gent-Wevelgem Blauw?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- GR 131 Aanlooproute station Ieper - Menenpoort - GR 128 West Flanders · Moderate · 7.8 mi (12.6 km)
- Vrijbosroute West Flanders · Easy · 15 mi (24.2 km)
- Bellewaardebeekpad West Flanders · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- MTB Ieper West Flanders · Moderate · 13.8 mi (22.2 km)
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- MTB link Ieper - Heuvelland West Flanders · Easy · 8.5 mi (13.7 km)
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