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Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve – Wieltjespad Forest Path loop from De Panne

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Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve – Wieltjespad Forest Path loop from De Panne

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Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve – Wieltjespad Forest Path loop from De Panne

02:39

10.4km

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: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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865 m

Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Together with the IJzermonding and the Zwin, the Krakeelduinen are part of the Natura 2000 area Dune Areas. After WWII the dunes were used as a water extraction area, but …

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3.67 km

SYC Bar Beach and Dunes

Highlight • Beach

Just relax..

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5.61 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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6.37 km

Ligusterpad

Highlight • Trail

The Ligusterpad is nestled between De Panne and the French border. Hikers can enjoy the impressive dune landscape of the Westhoek region.

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6.83 km

View of the Westhoek Dunes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful viewing platform, a true highlight of the Westhoek Nature Reserve. Enjoy the impressive dune landscape.

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7.16 km

Natuurreservaat De Westhoek

Nature Reserve

7.42 km

Trails in the Westhoek Nature Reserve

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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 …

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7.89 km

The Westhoek Dune Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ideal environment for a quiet walk through the dunes.

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9.84 km

Wieltjespad Forest Path

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A beautiful forest path that connects De Panne with the dunes.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

680 m

441 m

271 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

2.24 km

722 m

220 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

23°C

17°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 40.0 km/h

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Comments

September 5, 2024,Naturreservat Westhoek

Great explanations in the nature reserve. Well placed signposts.

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May 13, 2022,Randonnée Westhoek reserve naturel la Panne🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🌞🌞🍃🍀🌿⚘🌼

Westhoek la Panne nature reserve way to walk there for hours and hours so many paths and very pretty viewpoints really very exotic I recommend to anyone who loves the contrast sea and nature

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October 4, 2023,Westhoek-Wanderung

Unfortunately there was a sailing race on the beach, so we had to change the tour a little. Nevertheless, it is super nice, but not suitable for strollers. Dogs must be kept on a leash.

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March 11, 2023,Wandeling De Panne - Westhoekduinen

Rather short tour but no less beautiful through the beautiful dunes and nature reserve of De Panne. Classic route, very easy to extend to make the walk even more beautiful !! The profile of the route is not 100% in accordance with the actual route being walked. Distance will be around 10 km - a short 2 hours walking where …

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Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve – Wieltjespad Forest Path loop from De Panne

Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve

SYC Bar Beach and Dunes

View of the North Sea

Ligusterpad

View of the Westhoek Dunes

Trails in the Westhoek Nature Reserve

The Westhoek Dune Reserve

Wieltjespad Forest Path

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