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Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from Ramskapelle

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Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from Ramskapelle

Moderate

4.5

(23)

1,475

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Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from Ramskapelle

02:27

41.9km

40m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 10.6 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.53 km

Koolhofput Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

The De Koolhofput nature reserve is the ideal place for hikers, nature lovers, anglers and a stopping point for cyclists. This spot is accessible via the Frontzate bicycle connection between Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide.

The Frontzate is an old railway that now serves as a walking and cycling route. Along the way you will encounter war relics.

Tip! Bring your picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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4.65 km

Frontzate Railway Path

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Straight gravel road that connects an old railway line Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide. Important place during WWI. Fine gravel, so certainly possible with the regular bike and even a racing bike is not impossible.

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6.32 km

Oude Veurnevaart

Lake

7.60 km

Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance

Highlight • Structure

7.88 km

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

Highlight • River

Near Nieuwpoort, the Yser flows directly into the sea. Where salt and fresh water meet, a special biotope has developed with mud flats, salt marshes, dunes, beaches and polders. Thanks to an extensive network of cycling and hiking trails, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Yser estuary. Handy information panels tell you everything about this wonderful nature reserve along the way.

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8.70 km

Old Marina

Highlight • Structure

Upstream from the fishing port of Nieuwpoort is the “Euro Marina”. The three yacht clubs manage around 2,000 berths. Nieuwpoort thus has the largest marina in Northern Europe.

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10.4 km

King Albert I Monument and the Ganzepoot Locks

Highlight • Monument

The Nieuwpoort lock complex is better known as 'De Ganzepoot'. The name refers to the shape of the entire complex. This place played a crucial role during the First World War. In October 1914, the opening of the locks caused the flooding of the IJzervlakte. This put an end to the advance of the German troops. With the help of the locks, the IJzervlakte remained flooded throughout the war.
At the end of 2014, the Westfront Nieuwpoort Visitor Center opened here, where you can learn more about the role of the lock complex and the flooding during WWI.

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10.6 km

View of the Koning Albert I Monument

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If you cycle through West Flanders, you will inevitably come across remnants of the First World War, known in Flanders as the "Great War". The Museum Westfront Nieuwpoort tells how the Belgians flooded the polder plain to stop the German invasion. Take your time for this fascinating piece of history. In any case, climb to the King Albert I monument to get an impression of the extent of the flood.

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12.0 km

Spaarbekken IJzer

Lake

32.4 km

Yser Tower and Pax Gate Memorial, Diksmuide

Highlight • Monument

In the IJzer Tower you will find the Museum on the IJzer. It tells the story of the Belgian-German front during World War I through the stories of soldiers, refugees and civilians on both sides of the front.

From the top of the 84 meter high tower you have a wonderful panoramic view over Diksmuide and the Westhoek.

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41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

13.5 km

5.48 km

1.55 km

1.17 km

414 m

158 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

12.2 km

4.98 km

3.86 km

689 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from Ramskapelle

Koolhofput Nature Reserve

Frontzate Railway Path

Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

Old Marina

King Albert I Monument and the Ganzepoot Locks

View of the Koning Albert I Monument

Yser Tower and Pax Gate Memorial, Diksmuide

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