Nieuwpoort Lighthouse – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

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Nieuwpoort Lighthouse – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

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Nieuwpoort Lighthouse – IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

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15.8km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.66 km for 179 m

Open: • Public holidays & Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM-12:40 PM & 1:30 PM-7:40 PM • March-September, School holidays: 9:30 AM-12:40 PM & 1:30 PM-7:40 PM (otherwise closed)

After 11.6 km for 179 m

Open: • Public holidays & Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM-12:40 PM & 1:30 PM-7:40 PM • March-September, School holidays: 9:30 AM-12:40 PM & 1:30 PM-7:40 PM (otherwise closed)

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144 m

Simliduinen

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The Simliduinen are part of a former dune belt that stretched between De Panne and Nieuwpoort.

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3.49 km

VNR De IJzermonding

Nature Reserve

3.79 km

Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

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The current lighthouse of Nieuwpoort on the right bank dates from 1949, but had two predecessors on the same site.
The first dated from 1883 and was irreparably damaged during …

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3.86 km

Viewing Platform Nieuwpoort Beach and Pier

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Many bird species gather on the beach just before the pier and occasionally a seal that you can spot from the platform

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5.86 km

Beach

6.98 km

The Navigator Monument (Simon Dybbroe Møller) – Westende Beach

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The Navigator Monument was the Beaufort artwork that could be admired in Westende during Beaufort 2018. The municipality of Middelkerke bought it so that it can be permanently viewed in …

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8.66 km

Lombardsijde Dunes

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In addition to the military domain in Lombardseide, it is nice to stay in the dunes, beach 🏝 and sea

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11.8 km

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve

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At Nieuwpoort, the Yser flows directly into the sea. Where salt and fresh water meet, a special biotope developed with mud flats, salt marshes, dunes, beach and polders. Thanks to …

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