WALKING FOR PEACE - DISCOVER THE FIRST WAR SITES

IEPER - ZONNEBEKE

14 MARCH 2026

55- 35 - 25 - 18 km

POPPIESWALK

YPRES - ZONNEBEKE

Different distances from 18 to 55 km let participants discover the green forest edge between Ypres and Zonnebeke. On your road you will find the Provincial Domain de Palingbeek, Verdronken Weiden, Polygonewood , Gasthuisbossen , Hill 60 , Hill 62. Along the way, you will pass some UNESCO World War I war sites. For every participant his or her walking challenge! Each distance is unique and equipped with sufficient supply zones.

REGISTRATION OPEN 30.09.2025

POPPIESWALK IN PICTURES

This is our story

The concept of the Poppieswlak 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. With the participation of the local hiking clubs of Zonnebeke, Boezinge & Wervik

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WHAT MAKES THE POPPIESWALK SPECIAL?

DIFFERENT DISTANCES

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced long-distance hiker, You can participate for every level.

PARTNER CITIES

Ypres and Zonnebeke/Passchendaele carry the First War History with them

SPECIAL FIRST WAR SITES

An epic trail walk in memory of the fallen of the Great War

UNIQUE COURSES

Unique circuits concentrate around the green outskirts of Ypres and Zonnebeke, with stops in the front towns.

EXTENSIVE SUPPLY POSTS

All participants pay a total participation package with ample supplies. Luggage service for the 55 km.

SOUVENIR

For all participants who reach the finish line we provide a souvenir and fresh local beer

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

Participation at the Poppieswalk is only possible through pre-registration. Registration on the day itself is not possible. There is a choice between different distances, ranging from 18 to 55 km. The various distances always depart from a different partner city. All distances end in the vicinity of the Passchendaele Memorial Museum in Zonnebeke.

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Contact

Tel. 0032(0)478.32.86.75

Email: info@poppieswalk.be

www.facebook.com/poppieswalk

POPPIESWALK is concepted by

WANDELSPORT VLAANDEREN vzw

Gentse steenweg 132

8340 DAMME