GR®130 Yser River Trail

From Oost-Cappel (France-Belgium border) to Buysscheure (Nord)

The GR130 offers a unique immersion into inland Flanders, linking the Belgian border to the source of the Yser River. This border route is profoundly marked by a geography of fertile plains and wetlands, where water reigns supreme through a dense network of drainage ditches. The trail follows the traces of cross-border trade and world conflicts, traversing lands that were the scene of the Battle of the Yser. Hikers will discover villages with typical onion-domed church steeples, red-brick farms, and windmills dotting the horizon. In terms of nature, the path meanders between pollarded willows and reedbeds, providing refuge for a diverse birdlife, from grey herons to marsh harriers. As you approach Buysscheure, the terrain softens with the first foothills of the Flanders Hills, offering panoramic views of a preserved bocage landscape.

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IGN map GR®130

Elevation profile GR®130

Distance: 56km, Elevation maximum: 62m, Elevation minimum: 5m, Elevation gain uphill: 170m
IGN Maps: 2303SB - WORMHOUT / CASSEL / WATTEN. 2402SB - HONDSCHOOTE / BERGUES. 2403SB - BAILLEUL / STEENVOORDE.

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It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring the FFRandonnée topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.