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Frontzate Railway Path – Koolhofput Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

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Frontzate Railway Path – Koolhofput Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

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Frontzate Railway Path – Koolhofput Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

02:48

44.7km

70m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 3.00 km for 46 m

After 3.10 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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777 m

Oude Veurnevaart

Lake

1.60 km

Frontzate Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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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1.73 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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3.06 km

Nieuwpoort Marina

Highlight • Structure

The marina of Nieuwpoort is impressive in several respects: the number of ships anchored and moored here is high. Almost every type of ship, one might almost think, is available; the variety is very large. In addition, a promenade for walkers stretches along one side. Very nice.

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3.07 km

View of the Koning Albert I Monument

Highlight • Monument

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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7.21 km

Spaarbekken IJzer

Lake

11.3 km

Westfront Visitor Centre, Nieuwpoort

Highlight • Historical Site

Under the King Albert I monument you will find the Westfront visitors centre. You will learn how the German invasion was stopped in 1914 by flooding the polder plain. On top of the monument you will find a 360° view of the sea, the coastal strip and the polders of the Westhoek.

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12.4 km

Novus Portus - Nieuwpoort Marina

Highlight • Structure

The construction of the Novus Portus dock between 1974 and 1979 made the Nieuwpoort marina the largest in Northern Europe with approximately 2,000 berths. The dock provides space for VVW Nieuwpoort and the Water Sports Circle of the Air Force (WSKLuM). They take care of the management of the marina. Future expansion plans include approximately 700 additional berths, a new bridge with the city center and the realization of a residential waterfront.

Source: dekust.be/novus-portus

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14.2 km

View of Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

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The characteristic beacon is located on the right bank of the IJzer, in the middle of the nature reserve De IJzermonding. The Lighthouse is a familiar sight for those sailing or returning from sea.
In a succession of four lighthouses, the current one is the most recent beacon for shipping traffic to and from the port of Nieuwpoort. The three predecessors, including the medieval Vierboete, were all lost in the violence of war during the first half of the 20th century.

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18.4 km

Schuddebeurze

Nature Reserve

31.9 km

Schapenweide

Nature Reserve

35.6 km

Beach

43.1 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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44.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

12.7 km

9.45 km

3.57 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

17.7 km

5.04 km

2.80 km

799 m

164 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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Frontzate Railway Path – Koolhofput Nature Reserve loop from Nieuwpoort

Frontzate Railway Path

Koolhofput Nature Reserve

Nieuwpoort Marina

View of the Koning Albert I Monument

Westfront Visitor Centre, Nieuwpoort

Novus Portus - Nieuwpoort Marina

View of Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

King Albert I Monument and the Ganzepoot Locks

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