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IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve – Oostduinkerke Beach loop from Nieuwpoort

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IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve – Oostduinkerke Beach loop from Nieuwpoort

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IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve – Oostduinkerke Beach loop from Nieuwpoort

02:53

11.4km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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413 m

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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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4.47 km

Oostduinkerke Beach

Highlight • Beach

This vastness! The beach of Oostduinkerke - a district of Koksijde - is attractive in every season. In winter it is particularly attractive because your eye can see so far and it is almost deserted.

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6.16 km

Ode to the shrimp fishermen

Highlight • Monument

In Oostduinkerke you can learn about the life of fishermen back then. This tradition is still maintained here because it is the only place in Europe where crabs are still …

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8.99 km

View of the beach of Nieuwpoort-Bad

Highlight • Beach

Here you can enjoy a wonderful sea breeze on the beach of Nieuwpoort-Bad.

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11.2 km

Statue "In Search of Utopia"

Highlight • Monument

The sculpture "In Search of Utopia" by Jan Fabre is definitely a nice photo motif.

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.64 km

2.64 km

815 m

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.64 km

2.59 km

588 m

584 m

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Friday 16 October

14°C

11°C

71 %

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