Cycling around Oostende is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of West Flanders. So you can find your perfect Oostende bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 8, 2025

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1. Green Ribbon Ostend

31.4km

01:55

40m

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Canal Path Ostend–Bruges – Bruges–Ostend Canal loop from Oostende

45.1km

02:35

50m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. De Doornpanne – Yser Estuary at Nieuwpoort loop from Westende-Bad

53.2km

03:16

110m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Historic Center of Bruges – Provincial Palace Bruges loop from Wenduine

29.8km

01:42

30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Silt Casino Middelkerke – Hannecartbos loop from Oostende

91.6km

05:58

190m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.6

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6. Frontzate path through the greenery – Koolhofput Nature Reserve loop from Westende

40.1km

02:22

40m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Raversijde met Atlantikwall – Plassendale-Nieuwpoort Canal loop from Oostende

41.7km

02:37

70m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Yser Estuary at Nieuwpoort – Nieuwpoort–Dunkirk Canal loop from Westende-Bad

57.7km

03:32

120m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Michael Yzer War Memorial – Grote Markt Veurne loop from Middelkerke-Bad

74.0km

04:15

60m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Geersensmolen Klemskerke – Houtave Village loop from Bredene-Bad

39.3km

02:15

40m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Oostende

1. Green Ribbon Ostend

2. Canal Path Ostend–Bruges – Bruges–Ostend Canal loop from Oostende

3. De Doornpanne – Yser Estuary at Nieuwpoort loop from Westende-Bad

4. Historic Center of Bruges – Provincial Palace Bruges loop from Wenduine

5. Silt Casino Middelkerke – Hannecartbos loop from Oostende

6. Frontzate path through the greenery – Koolhofput Nature Reserve loop from Westende

7. Raversijde met Atlantikwall – Plassendale-Nieuwpoort Canal loop from Oostende

8. Yser Estuary at Nieuwpoort – Nieuwpoort–Dunkirk Canal loop from Westende-Bad

9. Michael Yzer War Memorial – Grote Markt Veurne loop from Middelkerke-Bad

10. Geersensmolen Klemskerke – Houtave Village loop from Bredene-Bad

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