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Westhoek hiking trail

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Westhoek hiking trail

02:39

10.4km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 10, 2025

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Start point

Parking

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1.13 km

Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve

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Together with the IJzermonding and the Zwin, the Krakeelduinen are part of the Natura 2000 area Dune Areas. After WWII the dunes were used as a water extraction area, but …

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Belgium–France Border at Grenspad and 1819 Border Marker

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Border between Belgium and France. Including border stone, border path, flags and old stories of smugglers...

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6.89 km

View of the Dune Reserve

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In this Dune Reserve you have a new, surprising viewpoint after every turn.

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7.63 km

The Westhoek Dune Reserve

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Ideal environment for a quiet walk through the dunes.

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.70 km

371 m

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

719 m

698 m

308 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

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18°C

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Comments

August 13, 2024,Durch die Dünen des Naturreservats De Westhoek – Wandern in Flandern 🥾

Greetings from Flanders - the region in the north of Belgium that is fortunately only a stone's throw away from my home in the Ruhr area! Over the next few days I'll be looking at several hiking trails in different parts of the region. The fact that hiking in Flanders rhymes so well can only be a sign, right?

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March 4, 2024,Westhoekwandelroute

my komoot route deviates somewhat from the marked route because there were several diversions due to flooding

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May 23, 2024,BE-Flandern -De Panne: Natuurreservaat De Westhoek - 240523CC

It is an extensive nature reserve with a very beautiful dune landscape west of the town of De Panne (Belgium) and directly on the border with France. It is therefore the westernmost point of Belgium.

At the moment, some paths are under water due to the heavy rain. A section of beach was also part of the tour. We also …

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June 5, 2025,Wanderung in de Panne

A beautiful loop outside of de Panne. A good level of fitness is required, as two-thirds of the route is on heavy sand. Otherwise, the route can be reached by tram.

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December 28, 2024,Boucle Une vue magnifique – Krakeelduinen au départ de La Panne

The forest, the dunes, the beach...a big breath of exotic air.

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September 3, 2025,WW-W/6 Natuurreservaat De Westhoek De Panne

Week Away - West Coast / Day 6 Westhoek Nature Reserve, De Panne.

Where is the Westhoek, exactly?

We went looking for it in West Flanders and… found it.

The Westhoek (Nature Reserve) is literally located in the westernmost corner of Belgium, on the border with France and the North Sea.

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July 25, 2024,Natuurwandeling De Panne

Departure and end point: Parking in front of hotel Dony, Donylaan 17

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