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View of the Dune Reserve – The Westhoek Dune Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat De Westhoek

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View of the Dune Reserve – The Westhoek Dune Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat De Westhoek

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4.7

(3)

16

hikers

View of the Dune Reserve – The Westhoek Dune Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat De Westhoek

01:52

7.37km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.05 km

Sea Buckthorn in the Dunes

Highlight • Natural

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a dioecious shrub: it has male and female plants. The plant has roots both horizontally and vertically.

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2

1.12 km

Stairs to the Observation Deck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view and nice resting place

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3

1.16 km

View of the dunes in Westhoek Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The most beautiful sceneries we have in this region.

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4

2.04 km

View of the Dune Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

In this Dune Reserve you have a new, surprising viewpoint after every turn.

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5

2.05 km

The Roman Plain

Highlight • Natural Monument

An impressive location where the wind has free rein.
The Roman Plain, also known as the Central Loop Dune, is a vast sand mass of 120 hectares, which shifts from northwest to southeast under the influence of the wind.

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6

2.30 km

Trails in the Westhoek Nature Reserve

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The nature reserve is a true dune area for walking. The winding trails take you past ancient trees, thickets, dunes, and dune hollows. The westerly wind keeps this area in …

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7

2.78 km

The Westhoek Dune Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ideal environment for a quiet walk through the dunes.

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8

3.72 km

Oostergrenspad Observation Deck

Highlight • Viewpoint

The most beautiful sceneries we have in this region.

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4.91 km

Natuurreservaat De Westhoek

Nature Reserve

B

7.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

469 m

293 m

106 m

104 m

Surfaces

7.09 km

106 m

104 m

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