Frontroute 08: to the end: Mesen

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Type

Bike

Distance

7.176 mi

Duration

00:42:10

Avg Watts

61.00 Watt(s)

Recorded on

31/07/2024

Added on

01/07/2025

Total ascent

364 ft

26, Wijtschatestraat, Voormezele, Ypres, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, 8902, Belgium

Spanbroekmolenkrater, Kruisstraat, Wijtschate, Heuvelland, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, 8953, Belgium

Description

The Frontroute: Nature and Remembrance Explore the poignant Frontroute connecting Voormezele, Wijtschate, and Mesen, a journey through both serene nature and solemn history. As you traverse this path, rolling fields and tranquil woodlands characterize the Flemish landscape, offering moments of quiet reflection. The route is punctuated by numerous World War I memorials and cemeteries, serving as stark reminders of the intense trench warfare fought here. Key sites include the Pool of Peace, a beautiful crater lake, and the Messines Ridge Memorial, honoring fallen New Zealand soldiers. Each stop along this route provides a powerful connection to the past amidst the enduring beauty of the countryside.

Strava segments

Portions of this video are actual Strava segments