Choose Your Epic Trailwalk
WESTERN FRONT TRAIL
MESEN - NIEUWPOORT 85 KM
The Western Front Trail 85km starts from Mesen, the smallest city in Belgium. The ultimate challenge passes all the special World War I war sites of the Western front line.
WESTERN FRONT TRAIL
IEPER - NIEUWPOORT 60 KM
Starting in the vicinity of the imposing Menin Gate Memorial the the Missing, you walk through Ypres Salient and the Yzer Front past special war sites from the First World War.
WESTERN FRONT TRAIL
DIKSMUIDE - NIEUWPOORT 35 km
The Yser Tower, a symbol of peace and war, is the starting point of the mini Western Front Trail. With the Yserand the Frontzate as an ally, you will reach Westfront Nieuwpoort
This is our story
The concept of the Western Front Trail grew out of the Via Sacra - Western Front Way, a 1000 km long walking route that connects the entire Western front line between Nieuwpoort in Belgium and the Swiss Pfetterhouse. Of these, 96 kilometers run through the Westhoek, where the Western Front Trail is designed to become a place to walk, reflect on the atrocities of the war and a lasting memory of the fallen during the First World War.
What makes the Western Front Trail so special?
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DIFFERENT DISTANCES
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced long-distance hiker, You can participate for every level.
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PARTNER CITIES
Nieuwpoort, Ypres, Dixsmude and Messines carry the First War History with them
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SPECIAL FIRST WAR SITES
An epic trail walk in memory of the fallen of the Great War
UNIQUE COURSES
EXTENSIVE SUPPLY POSTS
SOUVENIR
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?
Participation in the Western Front Trail is only possible through pre-registration. Registration on the day itself is not possible. There is a choice between three distances: 85, 60 or 35 km. The various distances always depart from a different partner city. All distances end in Westfront Nieuwpoort. Participants in the 85 or 60 km can optionally and against additional cost sign up for bus transport to the starting location in Messines or Ypres.
When you register, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions. Read these terms and conditions carefully. Click here.
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Western Front Trail is concepted by
WANDELSPORT VLAANDEREN vzw
Industrielaan 11 Bus 3
9990 MALDEGEM