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Location: De Panne, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Sint-Karelsmolen – Spinnewyn Mill loop from Hondschoote

49.2km

02:49

60m

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2. Nieuwpoort–Dunkirk Canal – Markey Ponds loop from De Panne

19.4km

01:07

30m

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3. Grote Markt Veurne – De Panne Seafront Promenade loop from Hondschoote

43.7km

02:36

80m

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

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

February 2, 2023

The Markey ponds, the Dutch Markey Ponds, also called Flemish Western Pitten or Pittn, are a group of two small lakes located in Adinkerque in the city of De Panne.

Originally, Markey Ponds were mines dug for the extraction of sand.

In 1999 they were purchased by the province of West Flanders and subsequently leased by the municipality of De Panne for a long-term leasehold of 99 years. This has their valuation carried out by January 2003.

A fountain was installed in the unprotected north pond in the summer of 2016.

In July 2017, excavations will take place in the ponds in search of weapons of the Nijvel gang that were allegedly thrown there.

The ponds are rich in fish, which can only be caught in the northern pond. Swans and ducks also live in the area.

The management plan of the Agency for Nature and Forests provides that the southern pond remains free of fishing activities in order to increase the population of great crested newts. The plan also provides for the improvement of the environment to allow the maintenance of dragonfly populations and aquatic plant biodiversity.

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Location: De Panne, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

Markey Ponds

1. Sint-Karelsmolen – Spinnewyn Mill loop from Hondschoote

2. Nieuwpoort–Dunkirk Canal – Markey Ponds loop from De Panne

3. Grote Markt Veurne – De Panne Seafront Promenade loop from Hondschoote

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