Dune Climb – Ostend Beach loop from Middelkerke
Dune Climb – Ostend Beach loop from Middelkerke
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Dune Climb – Ostend Beach loop from Middelkerke
01:23
12.8km
30m
Running
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 28, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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186 m
St. Willibrord's Church, Middelkerke
Highlight • Religious Site
The oldest part of the church is the tower. It is unclear when exactly this dates from. What is certain is that the tower was restored or rebuilt in 1681 after the religious troubles of the second half of the 16th century.
A new, neo-Gothic church in red brick was built on this tower in 1848-1850. Due to the rise of tourism in Middelkerke, in the last quarter of the 19th century, the space soon became too small. This gave rise to all kinds of plans and eventually, in the period 1932-1935, to a major extension in neo-Romanesque style. The architect, Gustaaf Vandamme from Ostend, left the nave of the old church almost completely intact. The interior of the church is characterised by the colourful neo-Byzantine murals by the Ghent artist Oscar Hoge and the canopy with gold mosaic above the main altar. The 19th century retable altar in the choir of the old church, made of white stone, is also of high quality.
Of cultural-historical interest is the veneration of the 'Miraculous Cross', which can certainly be traced back to 1569. Legend has it that a wooden crucifix, hidden under the sand, surfaced and was placed in the chapel of Walraversijde and the church of Nieuwpoort respectively. However, it always disappeared inexplicably. Only when it was placed for veneration in the church of Middelkerke did it remain untouched. In 1657, with the approval of Pope Alexander VII, a brotherhood was founded to promote the cult of this image.
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4.63 km
Dune Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
5.69 km
Ostend Beach
Highlight • Beach
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Tip by
6.59 km
Stone sculpture on Mariakerke Beach
Highlight • Monument
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12.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.28 km
3.10 km
2.90 km
2.40 km
870 m
211 m
Surfaces
7.26 km
4.64 km
724 m
133 m
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raversyde.be
Then we went back wonderfully along the coast with a view of the North Sea 🥰
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