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Knokke-Heist

The Zwin – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Tobruk (Zwinduinen en -polders)

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Belgium
Flanders
West Flanders
Bruges
Knokke-Heist

The Zwin – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Tobruk (Zwinduinen en -polders)

Easy

4.4

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77

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The Zwin – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Tobruk (Zwinduinen en -polders)

01:26

23.6km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.91 km for 21 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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140 m

The Zwin

Highlight • Natural Monument

The "Het Zwin" nature reserve stretches from the dikes of Knokke to the Dutch municipality of Sluis. It is one of the most beautiful natural pearls in Belgium. In May …

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1.80 km

The Zwin Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

In 2019 the new cycling and walking path of the "Zwin" nature reserve between Cadzand-Bad and Knokke-Heist was officially opened.

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3

3.93 km

On top of the dike you get a view of the vast Zwin plain. To the left of your field of vision you can spot numerous water birds in the …

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4

9.19 km

Retranchement

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A very pleasant village, just across the border. Crossroads of cycle and walking paths.

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5

11.4 km

Great bike trail

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This cycle path, as smooth as a pool table and surrounded by nature, is really very pleasant!

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6

14.5 km

Sluis Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

Delicious pancake with strawberries

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7

21.3 km

View of the lake at Het Zwin

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's not called an International Airport for Birds for nothing.

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8

21.4 km

The Het Zwin is a silted-up arm of the sea, which offers a unique biosphere for animals and plants due to the permanent flooding by the salt water of the North Sea.

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23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

5.61 km

3.64 km

2.94 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

7.55 km

2.16 km

1.03 km

720 m

284 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

12°C

33 %

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