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Veurne
Koksijde

Hoge Blekker trailhead – View from the Hoge Blekker loop from Koksijde

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Belgium
Flanders
West Flanders
Veurne
Koksijde

Hoge Blekker trailhead – View from the Hoge Blekker loop from Koksijde

Easy

11

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Hoge Blekker trailhead – View from the Hoge Blekker loop from Koksijde

01:14

20.4km

50m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.16 km

Hoge Blekker Dune (33 m)

Highlight • Natural Monument

only brisk climb around to get heart rate up

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6.19 km

Hoge Blekker trailhead

Highlight • Natural Monument

Discover the highest dune in Belgium (33m) here. It is a drifting dune that owes its name to the fact that it 'blekt' (shines) in the sun and could be seen from far away by fishermen at sea.

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6.93 km

Climb Hoge Blekker

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Hoge Blekker, the dune that gave the domain its name, is the highest dune ridge (33 m) on the Flemish coast. Blekker or Blinkaart is the popular name for bare dune hill that reflects the sunlight (bleach or shine).

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7.10 km

View from the Hoge Blekker

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Welcome to De Hoge Blekker, with its 33 meters the highest dune in the entire Flemish coastal region. A striking appearance and an impressive eye-catcher. The dune used to be …

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7.67 km

The Doornpanne, together with De Hoge Blekker and De Schipgatduinen, forms a 240 hectare dune massif. The central part is owned by Aquaduin and functions as a water extraction area. …

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8.64 km

De Doornpanne is a beautiful nature reserve in Koksijde. Take your time and explore at a walking pace. The donkeys will welcome you with pleasure.

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9.82 km

De Doornpanne

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De Doornpanne, together with De Hoge Blekker and De Schipgatduinen, form a 240 ha large dune massif. The central part is owned by Aquaduin and functions as a water collection …

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16.7 km

Paul Delvaux Museum

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The Paul Delvaux Museum in St. Idesbald presents the largest collection in the world of this internationally renowned artist in over 1,000 m² of renovated space.

The museum invites you to discover his paintings, watercolours, drawings, sketchbooks and etchings.

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.36 km

5.83 km

4.44 km

1.95 km

1.81 km

Surfaces

7.77 km

7.30 km

5.02 km

166 m

104 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 22 October

13°C

10°C

98 %

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