Zuidervaartje (East) – Market Square, Damme loop from Damme

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Zuidervaartje (East) – Market Square, Damme loop from Damme

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Zuidervaartje (East) – Market Square, Damme loop from Damme

01:24

5.52km

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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588 m

St. John's Hospital - Damme

Highlight • Historical Site

The oldest mention of St. John's Hospital dates back to 1249, and it is clear that it must have been founded before that date. As in St. John's Hospital in …

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711 m

Church Ruins and Tower in Damme

Highlight • Religious Site

Damme's must-see is the robust Church of Our Lady with its characteristic flat tower. From April to September, you can climb its 206 steps for a magnificent panorama. You'll have …

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2.15 km

Zuidervaartje (East)

Highlight (Segment) • River

The elevated walkway over the old medieval city walls introduces you to a tranquil polder landscape and the peaceful town of Damme nestled within. This segment has all the ingredients …

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2.86 km

Modern Benches by the Pond

Highlight • Rest Area

Sit down and enjoy the old medieval city walls. From the benches, you can look out over the peaceful town of Damme nestled within.

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3.61 km

Candy House on the Damse Vaart

Highlight • Settlement

The old bridge keeper's house in Damme is home to Belgium's smallest candy house. It's filled with nostalgic treats!
A paradise for those with a sweet tooth.
Opening hours: Saturdays and Sundays only, from 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

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4.24 km

Information board City Walls of Damme

Highlight • Historical Site

Info about from open water to swamp forest

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4.41 km

Old Sheepfold of Damme

Highlight • Historical Site

Damme fortified city

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4.88 km

Market Square, Damme

Highlight • Historical Site

Damme is a city known for its historic charm and beautiful walking routes, and the market square is the beating heart of these attractions. The square is surrounded by characteristic, …

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5.52 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.76 km

1.28 km

948 m

920 m

613 m

Surfaces

2.25 km

1.87 km

948 m

438 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

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December 25, 2025,Damme - Wintersfeer proeven en beleven

Damme – Experience the Winter Atmosphere!

Experience the Winter Atmosphere with an atmospheric walk through the winter magic of Damme, where tranquility, light, and imagination converge.

Start at the Damse Vaart Zuid car park. The elevated walkway over the old medieval city walls introduces you to a soothing polder landscape and the peaceful, nestled village of Damme. This segment has …

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June 3, 2024,Belgien: Damme

From the middle of the 11th century, the Wadden Sea in front of Bruges became increasingly silted up and the town lost direct access to the sea. In the Middle Ages, Damme was at times the outer port of Bruges. Like Bruges, Damme lost importance towards the end of the Middle Ages due to the silting up of the Zwin …

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