Between Ypres and Yser

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From Boezinge, we rode along the Ieperlee Canal to Ieper.

There, we took a loop around the beautiful Ieper, through the city and along the outer walls. We then returned to the Vrijbosroute, which is the old railway bed running from Boezinge to Kortemark. Along the Vrijbosroute, we returned to our starting point.

There, we followed the Ieperlee Canal towards the IJzer. At Bikschote, we veered off and rode inland to Lo-Reninge until we reached the IJzer. We followed a part of the IJzer, at Fintele we crossed the Lovaart.

We enjoyed beautiful views and passed many nice terraces along the IJzer. At Elzendamme, we turned away from the IJzer and continued through Oostvleteren and Westvleteren.

We saw the Zonnegloed (animal park) in the distance, rode through the Sint-Sixtus forest, passed the Sint-Sixtus Abbey with its famous Trappist beer. A little further on, we arrived at the Galgenbossen where there are also pleasant terraces. Along the way, we also saw many war graves. Beautiful route!

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