Parabolic Dune – Sailors' Calvary loop from Bray-Dunes

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Parabolic Dune – Sailors' Calvary loop from Bray-Dunes

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Parabolic Dune – Sailors' Calvary loop from Bray-Dunes

02:21

9.25km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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294 m

12th Motorized Infantry Division Monument - Bray-Dunes

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After fifteen days of heavy fighting in Belgium and Flanders, the 12th Motorized Infantry Division bravely defended the eastern sector of the Dunkirk bridgehead and contributed by its sacrifice to …

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2.25 km

Bunker b 13 and 15

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Defense bunkers 1949-1945, hidden in the dunes with a view of the surroundings

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2.27 km

Parabolic Dune

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Under the influence of the north-west wind which prevails during storms, the dunes form in the shape of a horseshoe, called parabolic dunes.
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3.33 km

View of the Perroquet Dunes from the Calvaire des Marins

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3.37 km

Sailors' Calvary

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At the initiative of Father Catry, parish priest of Notre-Dame, a sailor's calvary was built on one of the highest dunes.
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6.79 km

Bray-Dunes Beach

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Nice stretch of beach, good for swimming and walking.

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8.00 km

Log house B31

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Defense bunker 1940-1945 in the dune belt.

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9.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

244 m

159 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

3.28 km

2.19 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

19°C

11°C

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Comments

August 23, 2023,Calvaire des marins – Les Dunes de Bray-Dunes Runde von Bray-Dunes

That looks relaxed when you see the summary.
It was really exhausting in the sun and partly inaccurate directions.. even the dog didn't want to go any further at some point..
Walking in the soft sand should not be underestimated.

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