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Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance – IJzermonding Observation Deck loop from Nieuwpoort

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Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance – IJzermonding Observation Deck loop from Nieuwpoort

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Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance – IJzermonding Observation Deck loop from Nieuwpoort

03:42

14.5km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.33 km

Seal-watching spot at the Nieuwpoort Estuary

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From the "lookout tower" along the channel to the open sea you can regularly spot seals here. They lie here sunbathing or take a dip in the water 😀

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2.49 km

Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance

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3

2.75 km

IJzermonding Observation Deck

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Where the sweet river IJzer flows into the salty water of the North Sea, that is the IJzer estuary in Nieuwpoort. The combination of fresh and salt water creates a …

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3.33 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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3.90 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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6.09 km

Simliduinen

Nature Reserve

7

6.46 km

Simliduinen

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The Simliduinen are part of a former dune belt that stretched between De Panne and Nieuwpoort.

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8

8.36 km

View of the beach of Nieuwpoort-Bad

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Here you can enjoy a wonderful sea breeze on the beach of Nieuwpoort-Bad.

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

3.54 km

3.26 km

3.19 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.71 km

2.87 km

1.73 km

1.57 km

601 m

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