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Westerpunt – Nieuwpoort–Dunkirk Canal loop from Ghyvelde

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Northern France

Westerpunt – Nieuwpoort–Dunkirk Canal loop from Ghyvelde

Hard

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runners

Westerpunt – Nieuwpoort–Dunkirk Canal loop from Ghyvelde

02:13

20.0km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 1.16 km for 20 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.20 km

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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5.65 km

Beach

Beach

3

7.05 km

Westerpunt

Highlight • Viewpoint

"Westerpunt" is a six-meter-high architectural gem on the promenade leading to France. Studio MOTO designed it as a symbolic connection between the sea, dunes, and humanity. From the top, you …

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4

9.16 km

Krakeelduinen in Calmeynbos

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Sunday morning, ideal weather, not too many people

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5

10.3 km

Start of Natuurloop De Panne

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Ample parking on the Olmendreef. Choice of 5 orbits.

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6

14.2 km

Nieuwpoort–Dunkirk Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Nieuwpoort-Dunkirk Canal or Veurnevaart is a canal that connects the Belgian coastal city of Nieuwpoort and the French port of Dunkirk. The watercourse forms an extension of the Plassendale-Nieuwpoort …

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7

16.5 km

Café Au Retour de la Chasse

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In 2008, a lime tree was planted opposite the inn as a symbol of friendship by the mayors of De Panne and Ghyvelde.

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8

19.8 km

Saint-Wandrille Church and Ghyvelde War Memorial

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That we will never forget!

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

5.59 km

2.58 km

2.44 km

1.83 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

7.16 km

6.18 km

4.98 km

754 m

542 m

345 m

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Sunday 7 June

19°C

12°C

89 %

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