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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Flanders

Flanders’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Flanders. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 13, 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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Yser Estuary at Nieuwpoort

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

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Mechelse Heide Lakes and Sand Dunes

Beautiful surroundings. Especially come in August when the heather is in bloom. Wonderful!

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De Zandpanne Nature Reserve

The Dune Forests of De Haan are one of the green pearls on the coast. The area consists of three parts and covers 152 hectares. From west to east
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De Teut and Tenhaagdoornheide Nature Reserve

De Teut is a nature reserve in the Belgian municipality of Zonhoven. The nature reserve is located south of the E314 and forms a unit with the Tenhaagdoornheide nature reserve …

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Zonienwald (Sonian Forest)

The Sonian Forest, also known as the Zoniënwoud, is a large forest area centrally located in Belgium, southeast of Brussels. It covers approximately 4,421 hectares and is best known for …

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Cycling Across the Floating Bridge – Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

A great example of cycling tourism by Visit Limburg, a unique experience that will leave you speechless.

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View of the Grote Plas from Terhills

I don't know whether this is the most beautiful view in Flanders, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful, on top of a pile of rubble from an …

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Spioenkop Pavilion Wenduine

The viewing point is easily accessible via a paved path.
It offers a magnificent panoramic view of the coastal landscape.

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Herkenrode Abbey Site

This abbey is over 800 years old. The historic buildings have been restored, and today it's a place to visit and relax. The surrounding nature reserve houses a botanical garden …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Flanders

Het Zwin

Yser Estuary at Nieuwpoort

Mechelse Heide Lakes and Sand Dunes

De Zandpanne Nature Reserve

De Teut and Tenhaagdoornheide Nature Reserve

Zonienwald (Sonian Forest)

Cycling Across the Floating Bridge – Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

View of the Grote Plas from Terhills

Spioenkop Pavilion Wenduine

Herkenrode Abbey Site

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