Hoge Blekker Entry Point

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.

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 also a beautiful nature reserve, which is approximately 18 hectares in size. Blekker or Blinkaart is the popular name for an unvegetated dune hill that reflects sunlight (blekken or blinken). It was a permanent beacon for sailors who saw its white top shine from afar ('blekken' in the local dialect). At the origin of the Hoge Blekker and the adjacent dune massif lie parabolic dunes that were formed between the 16th and 19th centuries. Typical of these dunes is the horseshoe shape, the arms of which indicate the prevailing wind direction. 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 also a beautiful nature reserve, which is approximately 18 hectares in size. Blekker or Blinkaart is the popular name for an unvegetated dune hill that reflects the sunlight (blekken or blinken). It was a fixed beacon for sailors who saw its white top shine from afar ('blekken' in the local dialect). At the origin of the Hoge Blekker and the adjacent dune massif lie parabolic dunes that were formed between the 16th and 19th century. Typical of these dunes is the horseshoe shape, the arms of which indicate the prevailing wind direction.

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.