Discover the highest dune in Belgium (33m) here. It is a drifting dune that owes its name to the fact that it 'blekt' (shines) in the sun and could be seen from far away by fishermen at sea.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

April 28, 2024

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At 33 metres above sea level, the Hoge Blekker, the dune that gave its name to the domain, is not only the highest dune (ridge) on our Flemish coast, but …

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Sonia

June 23, 2024

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Hiking area with the highest dune in Belgium. There are nice information boards for children in this area. The adults also learn something new here.

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2. De Doornpanne Visitor Centre – View from the Hoge Blekker loop from Koksijde

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3. View from the Hoge Blekker – View of the Dunes and Beach loop from Nieuwpoort

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Elevation 50 m

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

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1. Doornpanne Learning Trail – View from the Hoge Blekker loop from Koksijde

2. De Doornpanne Visitor Centre – View from the Hoge Blekker loop from Koksijde

3. View from the Hoge Blekker – View of the Dunes and Beach loop from Nieuwpoort

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