Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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2.18 km

First Knokke Run

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4.89 km

The Zwin Nature Reserve

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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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4.94 km

Hospitality (Leaping Hare Sculpture by Barry Flanagan)

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The hopping hare that you can find in the dunes at the end of the sea wall of Knokke is a bronze sculpture by Barry Flanagan. Although the official name …

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6.27 km

Four stone pillars

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Knokke-Heist is a real art city. On every corner you will find works made of stone, steel or synthetic resin, also here in the middle of nature. The four colossal …

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6.55 km

The Zwin

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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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6.61 km

Zwin hiking route

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The Zwin is a protected nature reserve, a true paradise for fauna and flora.

Before you start your adventure, take a look at the exhibition space.
Your Zwin experience starts …

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11.3 km

Zwin Pathway

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15.0 km

Surfers Paradise Knokke-Heist

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

5.37 km

1.87 km

346 m

146 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

3.75 km

373 m

143 m

115 m

< 100 m

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