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IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

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IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

01:36

30.6km

80m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.7 km for 301 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.83 km

Floating Tap Fountain

Highlight • Monument

This water tap immediately catches your attention. The Doornpanne visitor centre is on the other side.

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8.51 km

Oostduinkerkse beach fisherman with bicycle sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The artwork "The Shrimp Cyclist" adds an extra dimension to the experience of the seawall and beach for many. It encourages you to park your bike and explore Oostduinkerke-Bad at a leisurely pace.

This sculpture was created by local artist Margrit Van Nuffel.

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13.3 km

Reconciliation

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Sculpture group at the starting point of the western front during WWI. The artwork symbolizes aggression, but also reconciliation and dialogue. Artist: Willem Vermandere.

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13.9 km

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve

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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 an extensive network of cycling and walking paths, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Yser estuary. Handy information panels tell you everything about this wonderful nature reserve along the way.

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13.9 km

Nieuwpoort Ferry Service

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Free ferry service. The landing stage is a bit hidden from the cycle path, beyond the footpath.

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14.6 km

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

Highlight • River

Near Nieuwpoort, the Yser flows directly into the sea. Where salt and fresh water meet, a special biotope has developed with mud flats, salt marshes, dunes, beaches and polders. Thanks to an extensive network of cycling and hiking trails, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Yser estuary. Handy information panels tell you everything about this wonderful nature reserve along the way.

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16.0 km

Kattesas Lock (Oude Veurnevaart), Nieuwpoort

Highlight • Monument

The Kattesas in Nieuwpoort, also known as the Oude Veurnesas, is a historic lock that played a crucial role during the First World War. During the night of 26 to 27 October 1914, the very first attempt was made here to flood the IJzervlakte in a controlled manner, as a defence strategy against the advancing German troops. This action was carried out by Karel Cogge, Captain Thys and several soldiers, among others. Although the first attempt via the Kattesas did not yield enough water, it formed the impetus for a successful inundation a few days later via the Noordvaart. This flooding proved decisive: it stopped the German advance and marked the beginning of the trench warfare on the IJzer. The Kattesas was later recognised as a protected monument, not only for its technical value, but also for its symbolic significance as part of the Belgian resistance.

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22.8 km

Shrimp Fishermen on Horseback Statues, Oostduinkerke

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The crab fishermen on horseback in Flanders, representatives of a tradition that goes back more than 500 years and has been included in the immaterial heritage of humanity by UNESCO.

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30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

9.70 km

2.70 km

2.01 km

296 m

129 m

120 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

9.84 km

6.35 km

361 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

20°C

14°C

5 %

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IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from De Panne

Floating Tap Fountain

Oostduinkerkse beach fisherman with bicycle sculpture

Reconciliation

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve

Nieuwpoort Ferry Service

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

Kattesas Lock (Oude Veurnevaart), Nieuwpoort

Shrimp Fishermen on Horseback Statues, Oostduinkerke

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