Butter under a woolen sweater, tobacco in the underwear: smuggling stories get a new cycling route

Four years ago, Westtoer discontinued the Kommiezenroute, shocking the city of Menen. Together with the French town of Halluin, they are now developing a renewed route set to launch in autumn next year, supported by European funding from Interreg. The route will highlight the shared history of smuggling between the two towns, featuring stories of butter and tobacco smuggling. The revamped cycling route will include all attractions and loops through the municipalities involved, focusing on heritage and experience. The new route aims to engage both residents and tourists through information panels and digital applications, with a planned presentation in autumn 2027.