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Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve – View of the Dune Reserve loop from Station Wickieland

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Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve – View of the Dune Reserve loop from Station Wickieland

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Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve – View of the Dune Reserve loop from Station Wickieland

04:27

17.5km

60m

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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Banc des Flandres

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Calmeynbos -west

Forest

2.18 km

Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve

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Together with the IJzermonding and the Zwin, the Krakeelduinen are part of the Natura 2000 area Dune Areas. After WWII the dunes were used as a water extraction area, but …

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4.12 km

Ligusterpad

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The Ligusterpad is nestled between De Panne and the French border. Hikers can enjoy the impressive dune landscape of the Westhoek region.

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4.76 km

View of the North Sea

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A highlight to look forward to. Enjoy a breath of fresh air on the widest beaches on the West Coast.

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5.07 km

A magnificent viewpoint overlooking the southwesternmost point of Belgium.

Westerpunt is a geometric, gentle staircase that takes you up from the promenade, towering over the beach, before descending further to …

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6.98 km

Dune du Perroquet

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The Flemish nature reserve De Westhoek extends over almost 350 hectares. In 1935, De Westhoek was protected as a landscape. In 1957, the area was the very first Flemish nature …

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11.2 km

Bray-Dunes Beach

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Nice stretch of beach, good for swimming and walking.

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12.4 km

Beach

14.6 km

View of the Dune Reserve

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In this Dune Reserve you have a new, surprising viewpoint after every turn.

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15.8 km

De Westhoek Nature Reserve

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The Flemish Nature Reserve De Westhoek is the oldest nature reserve in Flanders and extends over almost 350 hectares. As a walker you can enjoy the peace and serenity in …

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17.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

1.13 km

424 m

233 m

182 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

1.55 km

885 m

435 m

218 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 26 August

26°C

17°C

73 %

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Comments

December 2, 2025,Wandeling De Panne - Zwartenhoek-Perroquet-Westhoekduinen (rondje) 8/10

Beautiful nature walk! The route can easily be shortened and/or extended—plenty of possibilities.

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July 2, 2024,Dünenwanderung Westhoek - Dunes du Perroquet 🇧🇪🇫🇷🇧🇪

Contrary to the information provided by the lady at the information point at the entrance to the nature reserve in De Panne, it is perfectly possible to do the 2-country dune circuit in this form without any problems (she was obviously anti-French, although the beach bar "Les Dunes à l'envers" in Bray-Dunes is a worthwhile destination and turning point). This …

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April 19, 2026,Wandeling De Panne - Dune du Perroquet-Westhoekduinen (rondje) - 9/10

Sublime beautiful sand and dune walk! Almost entirely unpaved. No catering along the route taken - deviating from it, yes. A few hikers here and there.

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Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve – View of the Dune Reserve loop from Station Wickieland

Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve

Ligusterpad

View of the North Sea

Westerpunt

Dune du Perroquet

Bray-Dunes Beach

View of the Dune Reserve

De Westhoek Nature Reserve

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