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The Top 20 Lakes in West Flanders

Looking to visit the best lakes in West Flanders? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of West Flanders’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 10, 2025

Het Zwin

The "Het Zwin" nature reserve stretches from the dikes of Knokke to the Dutch municipality of Sluis. It is one of the most beautiful natural pearls in Belgium. In May …

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Boardwalk Over the Large Pond, Heideveld-Bornebeek

A boardwalk over a large pond: fun guaranteed. And a beautiful panorama.

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Zwin Dunes and Polders

With an area of 222 hectares, this approximately 200-year-old dune area forms a natural transition between sea, beach and polder.

Until the end of the 19th century, these dunes, forests, …

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Spuikom Oostende-Bredene

A spüikom / drainage basin consists of basins or polders, which are connected via a lock with a seaport and were flooded at high tide in ancient times and emptied …

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Bulskampveld

After the Tillegembos (Bruges) and the Palingbeek (Ypres), the Lippensgoed-Bulskampveld became the third provincial domain of West Flanders. In 1970, 201 ha of forest, agricultural land, park, castle and associated …

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Zwaanhoek Nature Reserve

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The Zwaanhoek is bordered in the north by the Ghent-Oostende railway, in the east and southeast by the Nieuwpoort-Plassendale canal and in the southwest and west …

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Zwin wandelroute

The Zwin is a protected nature reserve, a true paradise for fauna and flora.

Before you start your adventure, take a look at the exhibition space.

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Minnewaterpark

The Minnewaterpark is a city park in the south of the historic center of Bruges, adjacent to the historic water surface, called Minnewater.

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Zillebekevijver

he pond is 28 hectares and is located just west of the village center. The pond was created in the 13th century, when a number of ponds were built around …

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Ganzepoot Sluice Complex

The Ganzepoot is a lock complex in the inner harbor of the Belgian city Nieuwpoort. Six waterways come together in the complex, which are connected to the North Sea via …

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The Top 20 Lakes in West Flanders

Het Zwin

Boardwalk Over the Large Pond, Heideveld-Bornebeek

Zwin Dunes and Polders

Spuikom Oostende-Bredene

Bulskampveld

Zwaanhoek Nature Reserve

Zwin wandelroute

Minnewaterpark

Zillebekevijver

Ganzepoot Sluice Complex

Other adventures in West Flanders

Most popular routes in West Flanders

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