Running in West Flanders is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in West Flanders—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Combination nature trails Het Zwin

19.7km

02:08

20m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Nature trail Vloethem Field

7.32km

00:50

10m

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

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3. Nature trail Vagevuurbos

6.91km

00:47

10m

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

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4. Nature trail Ryckevelde

6.20km

00:42

10m

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

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5. In the Dune Forests of De Haan

4.57km

00:30

10m

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

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6. Poertoren and Minnewater Bridge – Conzett Bridge loop from Bruges

7.60km

00:47

10m

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

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7. Zwin Pathway – Surfers Paradise Knokke-Heist loop from Knokke

10.5km

01:06

30m

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

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8. Zwin Walking Route (12 km) – Zwin Pathway loop from Knokke

17.5km

01:52

50m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Schapenweide loop from Middelkerke

14.4km

01:39

30m

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

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10. Running loop from Knokke

11.3km

01:12

40m

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

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The best running trails in West Flanders

1. Combination nature trails Het Zwin

2. Nature trail Vloethem Field

3. Nature trail Vagevuurbos

4. Nature trail Ryckevelde

5. In the Dune Forests of De Haan

6. Poertoren and Minnewater Bridge – Conzett Bridge loop from Bruges

7. Zwin Pathway – Surfers Paradise Knokke-Heist loop from Knokke

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9. Schapenweide loop from Middelkerke

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