Welcome to De Hoge Blekker, with its 33 meters the highest dune in the entire Flemish coastal region. A striking appearance and an impressive eye-catcher. The dune used to be a fixed navigation point for sailors. From a distance they could see the white back as a kind of 'flash' ('bleach' is the local dialect for 'flash'). The Hoge Blekker is a drifting dune that has covered some distances over time. The dune now covers an area of approximately 33 hectares. Enough room for a picnic stop!

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VISITFLANDERS

December 1, 2021

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Allow me to introduce myself: the high blinker. At least that is its German name. The Hoge Blekker is the highest dune in the entire Belgian coastal region at 33 metres. It was a highly visible signal for sailors and they saw it blinking ("blekken") from afar.

It is one of those people like you, it loves to wander. As a stately wandering dune, it must have covered a great distance over time.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

August 30, 2023

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As soon as you walk a little higher, you have beautiful views.

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Best Hikes to View from the Hoge Blekker

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1. Treinstapper from De Panne to Nieuwpoort

26.6km

06:47

80m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Dunes of De Panne – Sandy Path Through the Dunes loop from Koksijde

8.70km

02:14

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. De Doornpanne Visitor Centre – View from the Hoge Blekker loop from Quartier Sénégalais

5.99km

01:32

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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21 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Koksijde, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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View from the Hoge Blekker

1. Treinstapper from De Panne to Nieuwpoort

2. Dunes of De Panne – Sandy Path Through the Dunes loop from Koksijde

3. De Doornpanne Visitor Centre – View from the Hoge Blekker loop from Quartier Sénégalais

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