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IJzermonding Observation Deck – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

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Nieuwpoort

IJzermonding Observation Deck – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

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IJzermonding Observation Deck – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

01:23

5.45km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

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721 m

Maurice of Nassau Monument, Prince Maurice Park

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The beautiful, imaginative group of statues with Maurice of Nassau refers to the Battle of Nieuwpoort in 1600. Artist: Frank Neirynck.

Source: visit-nieuwpoort.be/ontdek/cultuur-en-erfgoed/maurits-van-nassau

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721 m

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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876 m

Family Module by Goshka Macuga

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Family Module is located on the Paul Orban Promenade near the Prince Mauritspark. It was part of Beaufort 21, an exhibition of artwork along the coast with a view of …

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1.25 km

Continue your walk or bike ride by ferry from one side of the Havengeul to the other. The ferry service is completely free.
The ferry departs on Saturdays, Sundays and …

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1.28 km

Nieuwpoort Fishing Harbour

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In the morning there is always a lot of activity in the urban Vismijn. Several times a week there is a supply of fresh fish that is auctioned on site. …

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1.29 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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2.80 km

Leopold Square

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Beautiful, clean beach promenade with typical restaurants.

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3.96 km

Searching for Utopia by Jan Fabre

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One of his most famous works of art, Utopia or the "tortoise" by Jan Fabre in the vernacular, is a real eye-catcher in Nieuwpoort-Bad.

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5.45 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.66 km

2.19 km

523 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

322 m

223 m

< 100 m

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