Along Tyne Cot Cemetery

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12.6 km • Zonnebeke

12.6 km

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Ieperstraat 7, 8980 Zonnebeke, België

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Discover the poignant past of World War I with this impressive walking route. The highlight of this route is Tyne Cot Cemetery, a place heavy with history and emotion. It is the largest cemetery for British servicemen on the European continent and part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Walk among the impressive graves, where over 11,000 soldiers rest, and let the Cross of Sacrifice, built atop an old bunker, make a deep impression on you. Tyne Cot tells stories of courage and sacrifice, with special memorial sites for the many soldiers whose graves were lost.

The starting and ending point of this route is the Passchendaele Museum in Zonnebeke, where the story of the terrible Third Battle of Ypres is told. The five thematically designed courses offer a deep dive into the local history. Complete your walking experience by feeling, learning, and honoring this past.

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