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

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

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

01:33

6.09km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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1.09 km

Beach

1.40 km

Westerpunt

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"Westerpunt" is a six-meter-high architectural gem on the promenade leading to France. Studio MOTO designed it as a symbolic connection between the sea, dunes, and humanity. From the top, you …

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1.72 km

View of the North Sea

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A highlight to look forward to. Enjoy a breath of fresh air on the widest beaches on the West Coast.

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3.48 km

Helmpad Dunes

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The dunes around De Panne are one of the last large untouched dune areas in Belgium. This nature reserve stretches along the coast and offers a beautiful view over the …

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3.66 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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3.92 km

View of the Dune Reserve

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

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4.76 km

Stairs to the Observation Deck

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Beautiful view and nice resting place

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5.37 km

Dune du Perroquet

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The Flemish nature reserve De Westhoek extends over almost 350 hectares. In 1935, De Westhoek was protected as a landscape. In 1957, the area was the very first Flemish nature …

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5.95 km

Belgium–France Border at Grenspad and 1819 Border Marker

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Border between Belgium and France. Including border stone, border path, flags and old stories of smugglers...

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6.09 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

653 m

217 m

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

23°C

16°C

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

Westerpunt

View of the North Sea

Helmpad Dunes

Trails in the Westhoek Nature Reserve

View of the Dune Reserve

Stairs to the Observation Deck

Dune du Perroquet

Belgium–France Border at Grenspad and 1819 Border Marker

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