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Nieuwpoort Lighthouse – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

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Nieuwpoort Lighthouse – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

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Nieuwpoort Lighthouse – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

04:02

15.8km

50m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.36 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 13.3 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

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

144 m

Simliduinen

Highlight • Natural

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

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5.18 km

VNR De IJzermonding

Nature Reserve

3

7.43 km

Lombardsijde Dunes

Highlight • Natural

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

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4

9.11 km

The Navigator Monument (Simon Dybbroe Møller) – Westende Beach

Highlight • Monument

The Navigator Monument was the Beaufort artwork that could be admired in Westende during Beaufort 2018. The municipality of Middelkerke bought it so that it can be permanently viewed in …

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10.2 km

Beach

Beach

6

12.2 km

Viewing Platform Nieuwpoort Beach and Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7

12.3 km

Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

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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8

13.5 km

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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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B

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

3.52 km

2.42 km

2.11 km

377 m

128 m

Surfaces

8.78 km

4.86 km

1.28 km

499 m

382 m

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