The thematic 'Nonnebossen walking loop' focuses on the history of the once vast forests between Zonnebeke and Ypres. At the beginning of the 12th century, an abbey was founded and developed successfully thanks to a lot of donations. When iconoclasts acted violently on three occasions, the abbey burned down and?

Family quest Since the time of the Romans, Zonnebeke has been considered an ideal place for a village. In the early Middle Ages an abbey was even built there. The park was owned by the abbey and provided food and income. Next to the abbey stood the castle of a?

Kate, the black woodpecker, has lost all hope. She really wants to find the love of her life and have her own nest of eggs. But in the wider area of ​​the Gasthuisbossen there is no male woodpecker to be found... If the man doesn't find her, she will search.?

The historic castle grounds of Zonnebeke are home to the Passchendaele Museum, the municipal library 'De Letterschuur', the Koklikoo and the Zonnebeke Tourist Office. This is the ideal starting point for exploring Zonnebeke. Various walking and cycling routes depart from here along car-free paths. Less than three kilometres away are?

For centuries, Beselare has been known as a village of witches where the name and fame of the witches far transcend the village boundaries. During the 'Heksen wandellus', you will pass the homes of some important witches such as 'Calle Bletters', 'Sefa Bubbels' and 'Tanneken Vanhulle'. Witches who could fly?

WW1 walking route The 'Pioneer walking loop' is entirely dedicated to the German war story. Various aspects are covered along the route. For instance, you will learn about unprecedented construction work, which took place in our region between 1915 and 1917, and the wartime suffering on the German side. This?

With the handy 'The Legacy' walking map, you can explore our municipality. Along the Geluveld Walking Route, you will enjoy wide-open landscapes and beautiful panoramas of the Leie valley and the Border region. Along the way, you will learn a lot about the history of this village, which was of?

Zonnebeke is an ideal starting point to explore the region by bike. No bike with you? Rent a bike through the following partners: Landlord Street Town Contact Rijwielen Tillo Martin Ommegang Zuid 1 8840 Westrozebeke +32 (0)51 78 04 90 Fietsverhuur Camping Jeugdstation Bolwerkstraat 1 8900 Ieper +32 (0)57 21?

The signposted Tobacco Cycle Route starts at the National Tobacco Museum and takes you through the tobacco region around Wervik and Zonnebeke. Tobacco plantations colour the landscape. The route takes in the provincial domain De Palingbeek, the Polygoonbos and the Gasthuisbossen. Practical info Description: National Tobacco Museum, Wervik, Zonnebeke, De?

Stories for the road Before WWI, Zonnebeke is a typical agricultural community with little industry. The village has about 4,000 inhabitants. Life there was characterised by diligent labour, Sunday high mass and the fair as one of the annual highlights. However, the First World War thoroughly shakes up daily life.?

Relax with your family or friends? Put a smile on the face of your children? It is possible with Alpaca Adventure. Discover our Alpaca farm in Zonnebeke and experience an unforgettable adventure. Discover a unique hiking experience with the alpacas! For the kids there are plenty of activities like all?

The cycle route introduces you to the monumental heritage of the Battle of Passchendaele. The route starts at the tourist office in Zonnebeke. It crosses the rolling countryside and takes you past several WWI and non-WWWI sites: Tyne Cot Cemetery, Crest Farm, the witch village of Beselare ... Start pedalling?

In Zonnebeke, it is pleasant for everyone to go outside and enjoy nature. For people with reduced mobility, there are the following options for a pleasant walk: Firstly, you can take a nice walk in the Chateau Domain which has barrier-free, paved paths. In addition, in cooperation with Tourism Flanders,?

The Adventure Trail lets children and adults discover the 'Natural Game Landscape'. Step trunks, footbridges and trees bring you to a slightly higher viewing platform each time. Romp, climb, play ... and enjoy the beautiful nature in the meantime. It is a walk through the Zonnebeke Castle domain. Download the?

The main theme of this signposted cycle route is the First World War. Starting from Ypres' Grote Markt, the route first leads to the Provincial Domain de Palingbeek, Hill 60 and Hill 62. It then passes through our municipality including a stop at Tyne Cot Cemetery. Further on it goes?

The buzzing grassland is a piece of nature in the Castle Domain of Zonnebeke that was given a boost by Regional Landscape Westhoek in 2018. Thus, the grassland was scarified and sown with some vanished and once common native herb species. No fertiliser or pesticides are used, resulting in a?

WW1 walking route The 'Zandvoorde walking loop' follows the theme of '2014-2018 - 100 years of the Great War' and tells the story of Zandvoorde during the First World War. The village held an important strategic position due to its higher position on the Mid-West Flemish Hillside. The unique view?

The Gustave Bourgois Mountain Bike Route consists of 3 loops, which together account for 40 km. The route links up with MTB Ypres. The route starts at the sports hall in Beselare. Gustave Bourgois The name refers to Gustave Bourgois, a man who had a great love for sports in?

The 'Folklore walking loop' in Beselare is a thematic walk that highlights a number of historical traditions, the cultural peculiarities and inhabitants of the municipality over the centuries. The reclamation and development of the wasteland by the 'Lords of Beselare', the economic activity, the revival after World War I and?

Sometimes you just want to take a walk around the block, with or without a dog. Sometimes you want to do a thematic walk and some people don't put on their walking shoes for less than 30 km. Due to its location on the Central West Flemish Heuvelrug, Zonnebeke is?

WW1 walking route The northern walking loop connects the castle grounds of Zonnebeke with the historic battlefields on the outskirts of Passchendaele. That village was taken by the British at the cost of ten thousand lives in 1917. Along the route, two nations that fought at the Battle of Passchendaele?

WW1 walking route The 'Canadian Road to Passchendaele' takes you in the footsteps of the Canadian troops, who were given the difficult task of taking the ruins of Passchendaele in 1917. Along the way, you will learn more about this sorrowful campaign. After more than 100 days, they had advanced?

WW1 walking route This thematic walk is all about the New Zealand war story. The loop starting at The Old Cheese Factory introduces you to the New Zealand battlefield of 1917. New Zealand troops, along with the Australians, were given the arduous task of taking the heights of Passchendaele in?

Stories for underway "Stories for the road" is a series of walking booklets with themed walks that are not signposted, but where a handy brochure helps you on your journey. This walk takes you through a bewitched Beselare and follows a route that passes several POIs. A combination of folklore,?

The region southeast of the infamous Ypres Salient, the Ypres Salient of World War I, remained in German hands from the First Battle of Ypres in 1914. After the Second Battle of Ypres, in 1915, the Germans proceeded to build fortified lines parallel behind the front in the Westhoek and?