Highlight • Viewpoint
View of the Bird Reserve
Cycling
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Road cycling
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Mountain biking
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Hiking
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Tips
August 18, 2026
Cycling
Size: at 1,400 hectares, it is the largest and most bird-rich nature reserve in the province.
Winter guests: between November and February, the ultimate place to admire thousands of overwintering 'Brent geese'.
Pro-tip: don't have your own binoculars? You can borrow binoculars for free at the nearby Uitkerkse Polder Visitor Centre!
August 18, 2026
Cycling
Binoculars at the ready? Absolutely hit the brakes here! The Uitkerkse Polder is Flanders' most important meadow bird reserve and functions as a busy 'international airport' for migratory birds. In spring, it's a large nursery for meadow birds such as the curlew and avocet, while in winter, up to 100,000 geese and ducks land here to overwinter. Cycle here in a blissful oasis of calm on low-traffic polder roads. Be sure to stop at one of the viewing huts along the cycle path to spot the unique birds!
September 16, 2023
Running
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Nearby routes
Best routes near View of the Bird Reserve
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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01:08
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Elevation 10 m
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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.
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