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View from the Hoge Blekker – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

View from the Hoge Blekker – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

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View from the Hoge Blekker – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

02:13

35.3km

80m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 5.51 km for 1.28 km

After 10.9 km for 1.22 km

After 16.7 km for 147 m

After 17.2 km for 438 m

After 18.4 km for 438 m

After 20.0 km for 1.03 km

After 24.0 km for 1.20 km

After 29.3 km for 1.28 km

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5.15 km

View from the Hoge Blekker

Highlight • Viewpoint

Welcome to De Hoge Blekker, with its 33 meters the highest dune in the entire Flemish coastal region. A striking appearance and an impressive eye-catcher. The dune used to be a fixed navigation point for sailors. From a distance they could see the white back as a kind of 'flash' ('bleach' is the local dialect for 'flash'). The Hoge Blekker is a drifting dune that has covered some distances over time. The dune now covers an area of approximately 33 hectares. Enough room for a picnic stop!

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5.52 km

De Doornpanne Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Take your bike or walking shoes and come and enjoy the tranquility that De Doornpanne has to offer. A stone's throw from the sea, its large and small inhabitants, varied color palettes and beautiful views form the backdrop to the fascinating life that takes place daily in nature.

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11.5 km

Hannecartbos

Forest

11.9 km

Ter Yde Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The dune area 'Ter Yde' in Koksijde represents 260 hectares of forest and different types of dune vegetation. Ter Yde is therefore of great ecological value. You can enjoy walking and enjoying nature. Maybe you spot a meadow pipit? This breeding bird also knows that this extensive dune area is a good place to stay. Or who knows... you might bump into a herd of wild horses... That's nature at its best!

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12.2 km

Alpaca Farm

Highlight • Structure

16.9 km

Oude Veurnevaart

Lake

17.8 km

View of Nieuwpoort Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.1 km

View of the Koning Albert I Monument

Highlight • Monument

If you cycle through West Flanders, you will inevitably come across remnants of the First World War, known in Flanders as the "Great War". The Museum Westfront Nieuwpoort tells how the Belgians flooded the polder plain to stop the German invasion. Take your time for this fascinating piece of history. In any case, climb to the King Albert I monument to get an impression of the extent of the flood.

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20.8 km

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

Highlight • River

Near Nieuwpoort, the Yser flows directly into the sea. Where salt and fresh water meet, a special biotope has developed with mud flats, salt marshes, dunes, beaches and polders. Thanks to an extensive network of cycling and hiking trails, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Yser estuary. Handy information panels tell you everything about this wonderful nature reserve along the way.

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31.0 km

Climb Hoge Blekker

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Hoge Blekker, the dune that gave the domain its name, is the highest dune ridge (33 m) on the Flemish coast. Blekker or Blinkaart is the popular name for bare dune hill that reflects the sunlight (bleach or shine).

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35.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

10.8 km

4.63 km

2.67 km

417 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

10.1 km

3.05 km

2.41 km

2.02 km

153 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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View from the Hoge Blekker – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

View from the Hoge Blekker

De Doornpanne Nature Reserve

Ter Yde Nature Reserve

Alpaca Farm

View of Nieuwpoort Harbour

View of the Koning Albert I Monument

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

Climb Hoge Blekker

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