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Helmpad (De Westhoek Nature Reserve)

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Helmpad (De Westhoek Nature Reserve)

Name: Helmpad (De Westhoek Nature Reserve)
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Location: De Panne, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Beach of De Panne – Krakeelduinen in Calmeynbos loop from Koksijde

24.7km

02:54

80m

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

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Easy

Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Expert

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Beach of De Panne loop from De Panne

9.07km

01:04

30m

20m

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

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Hiking

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Easy

Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Expert

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Krakeelduinen in Calmeynbos – Border Path Through the Dunes loop from Le Méridien

37.4km

04:10

90m

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

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

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Running

Easy

Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Expert

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Tips

Marieke Duchatteau

March 29, 2024

The Helmpad is located in the middle of the De Westhoek nature reserve. A sandy path that takes you straight through the dune landscape of Belgium. The loose sand is a good training during trail running!

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

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