De Fonteintjes Viewpoint – Belgium Pier, Blankenberge loop from Blankenberge

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De Fonteintjes Viewpoint – Belgium Pier, Blankenberge loop from Blankenberge

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De Fonteintjes Viewpoint – Belgium Pier, Blankenberge loop from Blankenberge

02:46

10.9km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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De Fonteintjes

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.17 km

De Fonteintjes Viewpoint

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Close to the center but still an oasis of peace. And a small paradise to take a walk towards Zeebrugge.

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3.82 km

View of De Fonteintjes beach and dune polders

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4.15 km

De Fonteintjes Beach Walk

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Nice walk on the beach between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge

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4.41 km

Sculpture Man on Lookout / Boat Sculpture

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Jean Bilquin's artwork is part of the Beaufort Sculpture Park along the Belgian coast. The striking sculpture depicts a man on the lookout of a boat—a symbol of vision, a spirit of adventure, and a close connection to the sea.

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4.51 km

View of Blankenberge Pier from the De Fonteintjes dunes

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Beautiful view of the beach in front of the Fountains nature reserve between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge

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4.65 km

Zeebrugge Beach

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Zeebrugge Beach is a spacious and quiet sandy beach on the Belgian North Sea coast, located south of the seaport. With a length of approximately 2 kilometers and a width …

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7.26 km

The Fountains

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In the 13th century, the historic Grafenkanal was dug to create a direct waterway for trade between Bruges and the coast. This resulted in a unique landscape of dunes and …

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9.52 km

Belgium Pier, Blankenberge

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The Belgium Pier offers a unique opportunity to experience the impressive expanse of the North Sea, the changing tides, and the raw power of nature up close.

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10.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

2.87 km

1.84 km

982 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

4.74 km

709 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

22°C

14°C

49 %

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Comments

September 26, 2022,Van Zeebrugge naar Blankenberge en terug

We explored the De Fonteintjes Nature Reserve along a narrow path. We also had some stairs.
Dirk spotted a heron on the large pond. We also went for a walk on the dunes. There we got a beautiful view of the sea. That made us very happy. We took the way back along the beach. There we walked hand in …

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