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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
April 29, 2026
Hiking
Discover the charm of the Plaatsduinen, a beautiful 35-hectare dune area originating from the late Middle Ages and bordering Oostduinkerke-Dorp. The name refers to 'de platse', the dialect word for village centre – a place that literally and figuratively touches the heart of the region.
Let yourself be surprised by the varied landscape: in the south, you'll find cosy woodlands, while elsewhere you'll walk among overgrown dunes and impressive shifting dunes. The Plaatsduinen also form a beautiful connection with the nearby Spelleplekke and the vast Ter Yde nature reserve.
Let yourself be surprised by the varied landscape: in the south, you'll find cosy woodlands, while elsewhere you'll walk among overgrown dunes and impressive shifting dunes. The Plaatsduinen also form a beautiful connection with the nearby Spelleplekke and the vast Ter Yde nature reserve.
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Elevation 50 m
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