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Zwin Dunes and Polders – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Het Zoute

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Zwin Dunes and Polders – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Het Zoute

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Zwin Dunes and Polders – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Het Zoute

05:58

23.7km

30m

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: April 30, 2026

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Zwin & Kievittepolder

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604 m

Zwin Dunes and Polders

Highlight • Natural

With an area of 222 hectares, this approximately 200-year-old dune area forms a natural transition between sea, beach and polder.

Until the end of the 19th century, these dunes, forests, …

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6.24 km

Zwin Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Twice a day, at high tide, large amounts of seawater pour into the area and flood the country. The salty North Sea water ensures natural conditions that are unique in …

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7.16 km

Het Zwin Observation Platform

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You will find this beautiful observation platform in the far corner of the Zwin, near Retranchement. It is just a few steps from the parking lot at the entrance to …

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7.55 km

Zwin Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The cycle path runs parallel to the Zwin Nature Park. The landscape, which is shaped by the tides, is an eye-catcher. It gets even more exciting when you pay attention …

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8.44 km

Viewpoint

9.49 km

The Zwin Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Zwin, whether it is Belgian or Dutch, does not matter, it is a beautiful nature reserve.
The Zwin is a slufter: a beach plain behind the dunes that is …

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10.1 km

Beach

11.3 km

Cadzand-Bad Marina

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful small marina. On the east side of the harbor, a nice "grandstand" has been built where you can enjoy the view for a while.

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15.4 km

Come and discover the past of a turbulent battle and time for yourself.

Retranchement is now mainly an agricultural community. Two seventeenth-century monuments also deserve to be mentioned: a post …

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15.7 km

Ramparts of Retranchement

Highlight • Historical Site

The ramparts and canals are well preserved and now accommodate rare plants and animals. A large part of the ramparts is now crossed by a walking path. Enjoy the beautiful views of Retranchement and its wide surroundings.

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19.8 km

Ruins

23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.57 km

3.66 km

1.16 km

792 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

3.87 km

3.68 km

3.33 km

808 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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Zwin Dunes and Polders – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Het Zoute

Zwin Dunes and Polders

Zwin Nature Reserve

Het Zwin Observation Platform

Zwin Nature Reserve

The Zwin Nature Reserve

Cadzand-Bad Marina

Retranchement post mill

Ramparts of Retranchement

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