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View from the Hoge Blekker – View of the Dunes and Beach loop from Koksijde

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View from the Hoge Blekker – View of the Dunes and Beach loop from Koksijde

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View from the Hoge Blekker – View of the Dunes and Beach loop from Koksijde

05:24

21.1km

80m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.90 km

Hoge Blekker trailhead

Highlight • Natural Monument

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.

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3.45 km

Welcome to De Hoge Blekker, with its 33 meters the highest dune in the entire Flemish coastal region. A striking appearance and an impressive eye-catcher. The dune used to be a fixed navigation point for sailors. From a distance they could see the white back as a kind of 'flash' ('bleach' is the local dialect for 'flash'). The Hoge Blekker is a drifting dune that has covered some distances over time. The dune now covers an area of approximately 33 hectares. Enough room for a picnic stop!

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4.73 km

Panoramic View over the Doornpanne Dunes

Highlight • Viewpoint

The paths in the dunes are sometimes close together or difficult to distinguish from the dunes themselves. Let the adventure guide you. Keep the sea on your right and the busy road on your left and enjoy the view and nature.

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5.93 km

Sandy Path Through the Dunes

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Nice walking path, but heavy because you have to slog through sand.

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6.43 km

Witte Burg

Nature Reserve

8.28 km

GR 5A Dune Path

Highlight • Trail

Discover the charm of the Plaatsduinen, a beautiful 35-hectare dune area that originated in the late Middle Ages and borders 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.

Be surprised by the variety in the landscape: in the south, you'll find cosy woods, while elsewhere you'll walk among overgrown dunes and impressive sand drifts. The Plaatsduinen also form a beautiful connection with the nearby Spelleplekke and the vast Ter Yde nature reserve.

Find peace, enjoy nature, and experience a piece of history during a visit to these unique dunes.

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9.45 km

Hannecartbos

Forest

9.90 km

Ter Yde Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The dune area 'Ter Yde' in Koksijde represents 260 hectares of forest and different types of dune vegetation. Ter Yde is therefore of great ecological value. You can enjoy walking and enjoying nature. Maybe you spot a meadow pipit? This breeding bird also knows that this extensive dune area is a good place to stay. Or who knows... you might bump into a herd of wild horses... That's nature at its best!

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15.3 km

Oostduinkerke Beach

Highlight • Beach

This vastness! The beach of Oostduinkerke - a district of Koksijde - is attractive in every season. In winter it is particularly attractive because your eye can see so far and it is almost deserted.

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17.2 km

View of the Dunes and Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the beautiful views from Oostduinkerke's sandy beach. At low tide, the beach is a full kilometer wide and stretches all the way to Dunkirk in France. Near this highlight, you can admire the sculpture "De Haring" (The Herring) on the beach.

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19.1 km

Beach

21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

3.87 km

3.44 km

2.95 km

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

4.29 km

2.74 km

1.98 km

426 m

182 m

Elevation

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Thursday 18 June

31°C

18°C

29 %

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View from the Hoge Blekker – View of the Dunes and Beach loop from Koksijde

Hoge Blekker trailhead