View of the North Sea – Wieltjespad Forest Path loop from De Panne

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View of the North Sea – Wieltjespad Forest Path loop from De Panne

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4.6

(10)

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View of the North Sea – Wieltjespad Forest Path loop from De Panne

01:54

7.39km

30m

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 26, 2026

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674 m

SYC Bar Beach and Dunes

Highlight • Beach

Just relax..

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1.40 km

Beaufort art seems to peek around every corner here. For his work "Cast Away," sculptor Michael Rakowitz immersed himself in the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk during Operation Dynamo in May 1940. The Belgian army surrendered at that time, and thousands of soldiers were taken prisoner of war. The English ship HMS Wakeful, which brought 640 Allies to the English coast, was torpedoed and is now a protected war grave on the Belgian seabed. Rakowitz had local objects connected to war stories selected and incorporated them into a war memorial that, due to rising sea levels, will one day be submerged. As you might have guessed, the work is also inspired by the film "Cast Away."

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1.42 km

View of the North Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

A highlight to look forward to. Enjoy a breath of fresh air on the widest beaches on the West Coast.

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1.74 km

Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The nature reserve is a true dune area for walking. The winding trails take you past ancient trees, thickets, dunes, and dune hollows. The westerly wind keeps this area in motion, and it might look different on your next visit. With a bit of luck and a strong Beaufort temperature, you might encounter some moving dunes here 😉. And perhaps you'll suddenly come face to face with a Scottish Highland cattle or a wild Konik horse!

It's highly recommended for anyone looking for peace and quiet.
Interested? Want to know more? Click through to natuurenbos.be/natuurgebieden/de-westhoek

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2.10 km