Frontroute 04: Merkem to Langemark-Poelkapelle

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Type

Bike

Distance

8.859 mi

Duration

00:39:53

Avg Watts

69.60 Watt(s)

Recorded on

31/07/2024

Added on

03/06/2025

Total ascent

236 ft

25, Stationsstraat, Merkem, Houthulst, Diksmuide, West Flanders, Flanders, 8650, Belgium

8, Schreiboomstraat, Langemark, Langemark - Poelkapelle, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, 8920, Belgium

Description

The Front Route between Merkem and Langemark-Poelkapelle traverses a poignant landscape, blending serene nature with stark reminders of World War I. As you journey, rolling farmlands and tranquil waterways now mask the scars of intense fighting. Key monuments dot the path. You'll encounter numerous bunkers and pillboxes, silent witnesses to the fierce trench warfare. ving. Smaller, yet equally significant, German war cemeteries offer a contrasting perspective on the conflict's human cost. The route quietly reveals the Flemish countryside's resilience, where nature has reclaimed much, yet the echoes of history remain undeniably present.

Strava segments

Portions of this video are actual Strava segments