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Nieuwpoort Lighthouse – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Westende

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Nieuwpoort Lighthouse – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Westende

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Nieuwpoort Lighthouse – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Westende

03:25

13.4km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.13 km for 179 m

Open: • Public holidays & Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM-12:40 PM & 1:30 PM-7:40 PM • March-September, School holidays: 9:30 AM-12:40 PM & 1:30 PM-7:40 PM (otherwise closed)

After 6.76 km for 179 m

Open: • Public holidays & Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM-12:40 PM & 1:30 PM-7:40 PM • March-September, School holidays: 9:30 AM-12:40 PM & 1:30 PM-7:40 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

255 m

Sint-Laureins Beach

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Quiet beach that is sometimes closed for military exercises.

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2

1.52 km

Lombardsijde Beach

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Nice wide beach where it is usually not overcrowded.

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3

4.12 km

Viewing Platform Nieuwpoort Beach and Pier

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Many bird species gather on the beach just before the pier and occasionally a seal that you can spot from the platform

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4

4.18 km

Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

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The current lighthouse of Nieuwpoort on the right bank dates from 1949, but had two predecessors on the same site.
The first dated from 1883 and was irreparably damaged during …

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4.49 km

VNR De IJzermonding

Nature Reserve

6

5.42 km

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve

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At Nieuwpoort, the Yser flows directly into the sea. Where salt and fresh water meet, a special biotope developed with mud flats, salt marshes, dunes, beach and polders. Thanks to …

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7

6.00 km

Statue "In Search of Utopia"

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The sculpture "In Search of Utopia" by Jan Fabre is definitely a nice photo motif.

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8

8.09 km

De Slikken and Schorren Viewpoint (IJzermonding Nature Reserve)

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Beautiful viewpoint over the IJzermonding nature reserve

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9

10.5 km

Lombardsijde Dunes

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In addition to the military domain in Lombardseide, it is nice to stay in the dunes, beach 🏝 and sea

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

2.66 km

1.38 km

1.33 km

1.02 km

377 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

3.22 km

2.23 km

510 m

326 m

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Comments

January 31, 2025,Nieuwpoort

Quiet walk from Nieuwpoort (marina) to Westende. Attention, on weekdays the beach can be closed for shooting exercises!

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