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Cycle path through the dunes – Cadzand-Bad Beach loop from Knokke

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Cycle path through the dunes – Cadzand-Bad Beach loop from Knokke

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Cycle path through the dunes – Cadzand-Bad Beach loop from Knokke

02:03

32.3km

60m

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: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.8 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.92 km

The Zwin Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

In 2019 the new cycling and walking path of the "Zwin" nature reserve between Cadzand-Bad and Knokke-Heist was officially opened.

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7.59 km

The "Het Zwin" nature reserve stretches from the dikes of Knokke to the Dutch municipality of Sluis. It is one of the most beautiful natural pearls in Belgium. In May and June, the storks are the queens of the show! The reserve is home to many species of birds.

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13.1 km

Cycle Path to Cadzand

Highlight • Cycleway

Driving on the coastal route Vlissingen/Cadzand-Bad is very pleasant.

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13.5 km

The Zwin Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

At this location you are in front of the beautiful nature reserve Het Zwin. Do you have time and are you curious about the most beautiful piece of nature reserve in West Zeeuws-Vlaanderen? Then go for a walk through Het Zwin in Cadzand-Bad. Nature reserve Het Zwin is located on the border of the Netherlands and Belgium and borders the Western Scheldt. The estuary of Het Zwin used to provide prosperity in Bruges and Sluis until the sea gave the land back.

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16.5 km

Cycle path through the dunes

Highlight • Cycleway

Since 2019, the six-kilometer-long and four-meter-wide cycling, jogging and hiking path on the new dike of the "Zwin" nature reserve has connected Cadzand-Bad and Knokke-Heist across the border. After three years of construction work, visitors can now fully enjoy the unique 333-hectare tidal area by detouring. From four vantage points, walkers, hikers, joggers and cyclists have a beautiful overview of the new - wider, deeper and longer - "Zwingeul", the new bird breeding islands and the polder landscape.
The four rest areas on the dike dam are equipped with bicycle racks and benches; information boards give visitors information about the Zwin area.

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16.7 km

Cadzand-Bad Beach

Highlight • Beach

Cadzand-Bad beach is one of the cleanest beaches in the Netherlands. It is not far from the Belgian border and offers plenty of opportunities for leisure activities. For example, for a long walk on the beach, a sun ribbon on the beach, in summer for swimming, flying a kite or for geocaching.
Enjoy the nature!

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22.3 km

Zwin Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The cycle path runs parallel to the Zwin Nature Park. The landscape, which is shaped by the tides, is an eye-catcher. It gets even more exciting when you pay attention to the numerous birds that pay a flying visit to the Zwin or even breed here.

Further information can be found on the nature park's website: zwin.be

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27.0 km

Tobruk (Zwinduinen en -polders)

Nature Reserve

27.3 km

Zenopad Gravel Path, Het Zwin

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful gravel path that stretches through the nature reserve Het Zwin, along the coast and through lush dunes. The Zenopad offers adventurous cyclists and hikers a rugged but quiet route with a view of the unique coastal landscape and the rich flora and fauna of this border area.

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28.7 km

Groenpleinduinen

Forest

32.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

8.96 km

5.80 km

458 m

379 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

10.00 km

6.63 km

3.28 km

183 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 22 August

20°C

14°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

April 28, 2022,nach Cadzand-Bad

Unfortunately, the tour ended suddenly, there was no progress either by bike or on foot. There is no path at all, as the sea has prevented you from continuing.
The suggested route was not possible and we had to drive a completely different route. Unfortunately it is not like a route planner that the new tour is calculated and you …

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February 16, 2025,Knokke Heist, Zwin, Cadzand et retour

Very nice walk from Knokke Heist along the dike to the Zwin. Across the Zwin to Cadzand and back

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May 30, 2025,Roompot Nieuwvliet-Bad vers Knokke zeedijk

Nice walk towards Knokke passing by the Zwin.

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May 11, 2023,Tour durchs Het Zwin

The nature reserve "Het Zwin" is an inter-tidal area and therefore offers a special wealth of plants. A paradise for birds, for breeding or for migratory birds as a resting place.

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July 3, 2025,Cadzand-Retranchement-Knokke und zurück 03.07.2025

A very nice tour through the large nature reserve Het Zwin and then along the promenade to the beginning of the port of Zeebrugge - all in glorious sunshine!

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March 25, 2025,Naturschutzgebiet Het Zwin und Knokke Heist

That was a five-minute 🌟 tour. The nature reserve was a dream. This morning, the bay was still full of water, and then the tide went out. On the way back, the basin was almost empty. A sanctuary for numerous birds and many storks. In Belgium, it was still completely dead. No beach huts, no restaurants open. Everything was turned …

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March 12, 2025,Fahrradtour von Cadzand-Bad nach Zeebrügge und zurück

Today we cycled from our holiday home to Zeebrugge, around the Zwin nature reserve along the coast. We continued past the hotels and holiday apartments in Knokke and Heist to Zeebrugge. We took a few photos of the ships there and then headed back. The weather was very nice but also very cold, so you can see my gloves in …

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August 30, 2023,🚴‍♂️ Nach Knokke-Heist

🚴‍♂️ Outbound journey in sport mode, return home with a tailwind, typical NL. 🇵🇾

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Cycle path through the dunes – Cadzand-Bad Beach loop from Knokke

The Zwin Nature Reserve

The Zwin

Cycle Path to Cadzand

The Zwin Nature Reserve

Cycle path through the dunes

Cadzand-Bad Beach

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