Discover the Belgian coast with a pleasant walk or bike ride
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Fancy going walking or biking at the Belgian coast?
Below you'll find some of our favourite cycling and walking routes. For a complete overview, take a look at the website of De Kust (Dutch).
For those who prefer to just go out without following a mapped out route, we are also happy to inspire you with a number of beautiful surroundings for a relaxing bike or hike.
Nature preserve ‘De IJzermonding’
In this beautiful nature reserve, a unique phenomenon happens.’De IJzer’ is the only Belgian river that flows directly into the North Sea.
Heritage walk
Take in some culture and architecture while you inhale a sea breeze and carefully work on your condition… That’s possible in Westende!
Duinbossen
Walking, running, cycling and mountain biking, ... it can all be done to your heart's content in the Duinbossen, an area in De Haan consisting of forests and open plains.
The Hoge Dijken
For nature lovers, the nature preserve “De Hoge Dijken” with a large lake of 40 hectares, a walking area, richness of fauna and flora is a must to explore during a visit to our residence in Jabbeke.
Hiking and cycling in Blankenberge
Hiking in Blankenberge is never boring. You can do the Belle Epoque route or you can parade along the dike or on the beach.
Heritage walking route
On this walking route you discover the heritage of Zeebrugge. The route consists of 5,8 kilometers rich of history.
Cycling along the harbor of Zeebrugge
Cycling is the perfect way to make your way through Zeebrugge. You visit the most beautiful places and best addresses in no time at all.
Bicycle rental Joli Sport
A bicycle ride in Westende. That's blissful. A trip to another seaside resort, cycling on the seawall. Everything is possible. You can also rent go-carts here.
Raversyde Nature Park
If you fancy some variety, you can put the sea aside for a few hours and go on a hike through the nature of Raversyde Nature Park.
The Polders
Escape the busy coastline and retreat to the Polders: a large nature reserve without hedges or trees.
Visitors Center Uitkerkse Polder
This centuries-old meadow landscape is the place to be for hiking. The visitor centre is freely accessible and is the ideal starting point for a nice bicycle or hiking tour through the area.
Happy Gocarts
At Happy Gocarts you can rent go-carts in all colours and sizes. From one-person go-carts for children and adults to go-carts for 6 people, you'll find something for everyone.
Water-emergency: a free family walk
Find out on foot how people use and used to use water in Blankenberge.
Mountain bike trail Oudlandpolder
Mountain biking do you enjoy? Then the Oudlandpolder mountain bike route is definitely a must. This route has 2 different loops that every experienced mountain biker must have done anyway.