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IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

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IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

01:39

30.6km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.7 km for 301 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.83 km

Floating Tap Fountain

Highlight • Monument

This water tap immediately catches your attention. The Doornpanne visitor centre is on the other side.

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8.51 km

Oostduinkerkse beach fisherman with bicycle sculpture

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The artwork "The Shrimp Cyclist" adds an extra dimension to the experience of the seawall and beach for many. It encourages you to park your bike and explore Oostduinkerke-Bad at a leisurely pace.

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13.3 km

Reconciliation

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Sculpture group at the starting point of the western front during WWI. The artwork symbolizes aggression, but also reconciliation and dialogue. Artist: Willem Vermandere.

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13.9 km

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve

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At Nieuwpoort, the Yser flows directly into the sea. Where salt and fresh water meet, a special biotope developed with mud flats, salt marshes, dunes, beach and polders. Thanks to …

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13.9 km

Nieuwpoort Ferry Service

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Free ferry service. The landing stage is a bit hidden from the cycle path, beyond the footpath.

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14.6 km

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

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Near Nieuwpoort, the Yser flows directly into the sea. Where salt and fresh water meet, a special biotope has developed with mud flats, salt marshes, dunes, beaches and polders. Thanks …

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16.0 km

Kattesas Lock (Oude Veurnevaart), Nieuwpoort

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The Kattesas in Nieuwpoort, also known as the Oude Veurnesas, is a historic lock that played a crucial role during the First World War. During the night of 26 to …

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22.8 km

Shrimp Fishermen on Horseback Statues, Oostduinkerke

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The crab fishermen on horseback in Flanders, representatives of a tradition that goes back more than 500 years and has been included in the immaterial heritage of humanity by UNESCO.

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30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

9.70 km

2.71 km

2.01 km

296 m

129 m

120 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

9.84 km

6.35 km

362 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 21 July

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IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

Floating Tap Fountain

Oostduinkerkse beach fisherman with bicycle sculpture

Reconciliation

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve

Nieuwpoort Ferry Service

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

Kattesas Lock (Oude Veurnevaart), Nieuwpoort

Shrimp Fishermen on Horseback Statues, Oostduinkerke

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