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Drowned Black Polder – Drowned Black Polder loop from Verdronken Zwarte Polder

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Drowned Black Polder – Drowned Black Polder loop from Verdronken Zwarte Polder

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Drowned Black Polder – Drowned Black Polder loop from Verdronken Zwarte Polder

01:51

7.30km

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 14, 2026

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Westerschelde & Saeftinghe

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1.39 km

View of Westerschelde and Saeftinghe

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At this point you are on a higher dune with less vegetation so you can see the Westerschelde and the busy shipping traffic towards and back from Antwerp.

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1.99 km

Westerschelde & Saeftinghe Nature Reserve — Nieuwvliet Trail

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A polder is a diked, low-lying area near bodies of water, which can be used in the event of flooding if necessary
Locks can be flooded

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2.11 km

Boardwalk over the Verdronken Zwarte Polder

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The Zwarte Polder was constructed in 1623. This polder flooded in 1802. Hence the name Verdronken Zwarte Polder.

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2.24 km

Path through Verdronken Zwarte Polder

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No matter how small... it still resembles nature

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2.67 km

Drowned Black Polder

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The Verdronken Zwarte Polder is a so-called slufter - an area behind a row of dunes that has broken through - and was created in 1802. In fact, however, this …

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2.96 km

Drowned Black Polder

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The Verdronken Zwarte Polder is a rugged and vast nature reserve where mudflats, salt marshes, and dunes merge. Narrow sandy paths and wooden boardwalks lead you past water and grasslands, …

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5.00 km

Boardwalk over Water – Westerschelde & Saeftinghe

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I'm a fan, beautiful plank path and beautiful view of the beach and sea

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5.45 km

Verdronken Zwarte Polder Nature Reserve

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The Verdronken Zwarte Polder is a so-called slufter - an area behind a breached dune row - and originated in 1802. In fact, this area originated from a dike breach, …

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6.30 km

Viewpoint

7.30 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

2.59 km

1.17 km

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

2.80 km

249 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

20°C

11°C

4 %

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Drowned Black Polder – Drowned Black Polder loop from Verdronken Zwarte Polder

View of Westerschelde and Saeftinghe

Westerschelde & Saeftinghe Nature Reserve — Nieuwvliet Trail

Boardwalk over the Verdronken Zwarte Polder

Path through Verdronken Zwarte Polder

Drowned Black Polder

Drowned Black Polder

Boardwalk over Water – Westerschelde & Saeftinghe

Verdronken Zwarte Polder Nature Reserve

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