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Sluis Ramparts – Outer Ramparts of Sluis loop from Sluis
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesNetherlandsZeelandSluis
Sluis Ramparts – Outer Ramparts of Sluis loop from Sluis
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Sluis Ramparts – Outer Ramparts of Sluis loop from Sluis
01:37
6.39km
10m
Hiking
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 26, 2026
Waypoints
A
Start point
Bus stop
1
2.21 km
Sluis Ramparts
Highlight • Historical Site
The ramparts, originally defensive walls, of Sluis have been there for more than 600 years. At that time, Sluis was a flourishing trading city due to its location on the Zwin, which was still an important waterway at the time. The current ramparts were constructed later, during the Eighty Years' War. Sluis was a fortress of the Dutch States and was thus protected from the Spanish.
Now the ramparts, the canals and the adjacent grassland with shrubs are a beautiful nature reserve. It is ideally suited for the rare tree frog. There are places where plants such as dog's tail, spotted clover, cat's thorn and ironweed grow. In the reeds and shrubs along the canals, birds such as the reed warbler, garden warbler and tree creeper and sometimes the long-eared owl and little owl breed.
You can walk and cycle over a large part of the ramparts.
Source: zeeland.com
Now the ramparts, the canals and the adjacent grassland with shrubs are a beautiful nature reserve. It is ideally suited for the rare tree frog. There are places where plants such as dog's tail, spotted clover, cat's thorn and ironweed grow. In the reeds and shrubs along the canals, birds such as the reed warbler, garden warbler and tree creeper and sometimes the long-eared owl and little owl breed.
You can walk and cycle over a large part of the ramparts.
Source: zeeland.com
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2.78 km
Outer Ramparts of Sluis
Highlight • Historical Site
Great path above the moat.
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3.12 km
Zuidpoort City Gate, Sluis
Highlight • Historical Site
The South Gate is the oldest gate of Sluis and was built from 1399 to 1406 by the master mason Arend de Keijser. This is the old gateway from Sluis to Aardenburg. Through this city gate one came over a long walkway and drawbridge in the ravelin "Vriesland". A ravelin is a defensive island in the main moat to cover the straight wall behind the bastions. From here one could reach the mainland via a similar connection. The gate was in use until 1795 and used to be much larger. On the right at the entrance of the gate you see the old gatekeeper's house that was inhabited until 1928.
Source: zeeland.com
Source: zeeland.com
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4.08 km
Bruges Gate (Stone Bear) Ruins, Sluis
Highlight • Historical Site
The fact that Sluis is a fortified town is especially apparent from the presence of the ramparts and the old city gates.
The city walls around Sluis have a cultural-historical value and are a beautiful piece of nature for walkers and cyclists.
As early as the 14th century, fortifications were built to protect the then important trading city. The Spaniards recaptured the city in 1587 but in 1604 the city was taken by the troops of Prince Maurits. Most of the city walls date from this time.
It is a beautiful walk over the city walls with its canals and gates.
city gates
The Steenen Beer, also called the Westpoort or Brugse Poort, is the most famous city gate. It was built between 1444 and 1456 by the master mason Hendrik Timmerman. The reinforced city gate served as the cornerstone of the ramparts that had to protect Sluis against the attacks of many army bands. The reinforcements had to endure a lot of heavy attacks from Bruges. In 1587, the fortification was destroyed by the Duke of Parma during the siege and capture of Sluis. Restorations took place in the 60s, 70s and 90s. De Steenen Beer once consisted of a crew room, an armory, a spiral staircase, storage space and a powder magazine.
The Waterpoort (1424), was built by city mason Joris Lietac. Since the creation of Sluis until 1572, the surplus water from the surroundings of Aardenburg entered the city through this gate. The water was connected to the Sluise inner harbor and the Zwin via a lock.
The South Gate opposite the mill is the old entrance gate of Sluis. The gate was built from 1399 to 1406 by the master mason Arend de Keijser. This is the old gateway from Sluis to Aardenburg. Through this gate one came over a long walkway and drawbridge in the ravelin "Vriesland". The gate was in use until 1795 and used to be much larger. To the right of the entrance of the gate is the old gatekeeper's house, which was inhabited until 1928.
The East Gate near the football field was built between 1424 and 1432 by Joris Lietac. The gate has been completely restored and is truly beautiful and impressive.
The city walls around Sluis have a cultural-historical value and are a beautiful piece of nature for walkers and cyclists.
As early as the 14th century, fortifications were built to protect the then important trading city. The Spaniards recaptured the city in 1587 but in 1604 the city was taken by the troops of Prince Maurits. Most of the city walls date from this time.
It is a beautiful walk over the city walls with its canals and gates.
city gates
The Steenen Beer, also called the Westpoort or Brugse Poort, is the most famous city gate. It was built between 1444 and 1456 by the master mason Hendrik Timmerman. The reinforced city gate served as the cornerstone of the ramparts that had to protect Sluis against the attacks of many army bands. The reinforcements had to endure a lot of heavy attacks from Bruges. In 1587, the fortification was destroyed by the Duke of Parma during the siege and capture of Sluis. Restorations took place in the 60s, 70s and 90s. De Steenen Beer once consisted of a crew room, an armory, a spiral staircase, storage space and a powder magazine.
The Waterpoort (1424), was built by city mason Joris Lietac. Since the creation of Sluis until 1572, the surplus water from the surroundings of Aardenburg entered the city through this gate. The water was connected to the Sluise inner harbor and the Zwin via a lock.
The South Gate opposite the mill is the old entrance gate of Sluis. The gate was built from 1399 to 1406 by the master mason Arend de Keijser. This is the old gateway from Sluis to Aardenburg. Through this gate one came over a long walkway and drawbridge in the ravelin "Vriesland". The gate was in use until 1795 and used to be much larger. To the right of the entrance of the gate is the old gatekeeper's house, which was inhabited until 1928.
The East Gate near the football field was built between 1424 and 1432 by Joris Lietac. The gate has been completely restored and is truly beautiful and impressive.
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4.23 km
Steenen Beer (West Gate or Bruges Gate)
Highlight • Historical Site
The Steenen Beer, also known as the Westpoort or Brugse Poort, is the most famous city gate. It was built between 1444 and 1456 by the master mason Hendrik Timmerman. The fortified city gate served as the cornerstone of the rampart that had to protect Sluis from attacks by many army bands. The fortification had to endure many heavy attacks from Bruges. In 1587, the fortification was destroyed during the siege and capture of Sluis by the Duke of Parma. Restorations took place in the 1960s, 1970s and 1990s. The Steenen Beer once consisted of, among other things, a men's hall, a weapons room, a spiral staircase, storage space and a gunpowder magazine.
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4.34 km
Parmabrug
Highlight • Bridge
Bridge over the canal for pedestrians and cyclists.
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5.16 km
Groote Markt Sluis
Highlight • Settlement
Those who like markets should visit Sluis. Five different markets are held here each year, and each is social in its own way. On Fridays you can visit the weekly market. In June there is "Brocant langs de waterkant" and a month later the "Zeeuwse dag" with breed show. In the high season you should definitely visit one of the popular evening markets in Sluis. Rounds out the market season with the regional Producer Market in August or November.
Every Friday between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. there are various market traders on the Groote Markt in Sluis. They sell their fresh produce in the heart of the city center. Here you will find a poultry dealer, a cheese stand, a vegetable stand, a syrup waffle and waffle stand, but also a fishmonger. It's a small but very cozy market.
On the second weekend in July, the Groote Markt in Sluis is the scene of the Zeeuwse Dag with breed show. Cattle breeders from the region present their cattle, including the white-blue Belgian, for evaluation. It is something very special to see the cattle up close. In addition to the big cattle, you can also see sheep, lambs, goats and Belgian giants. Are you interested in old tractors and agricultural machinery? On the market they are lined up in all shapes and sizes.
During the Zeeuwse Dag you can buy and taste numerous local products. You will learn about traditional crafts such as making buttermilk and weaving a beehive. Women and men proudly walk the streets in traditional Zeeland costumes. Would you like to take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage? During the trip you will meet the celebrities of Sluis, Jantje van Sluis and Johan Hendrik van Dale. There is a lot to see and do at Zeeuwse Dag.
Address: Groote Markt 1, 4524 CD Sluis
Every Friday between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. there are various market traders on the Groote Markt in Sluis. They sell their fresh produce in the heart of the city center. Here you will find a poultry dealer, a cheese stand, a vegetable stand, a syrup waffle and waffle stand, but also a fishmonger. It's a small but very cozy market.
On the second weekend in July, the Groote Markt in Sluis is the scene of the Zeeuwse Dag with breed show. Cattle breeders from the region present their cattle, including the white-blue Belgian, for evaluation. It is something very special to see the cattle up close. In addition to the big cattle, you can also see sheep, lambs, goats and Belgian giants. Are you interested in old tractors and agricultural machinery? On the market they are lined up in all shapes and sizes.
During the Zeeuwse Dag you can buy and taste numerous local products. You will learn about traditional crafts such as making buttermilk and weaving a beehive. Women and men proudly walk the streets in traditional Zeeland costumes. Would you like to take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage? During the trip you will meet the celebrities of Sluis, Jantje van Sluis and Johan Hendrik van Dale. There is a lot to see and do at Zeeuwse Dag.
Address: Groote Markt 1, 4524 CD Sluis
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5.17 km
Sluis
Highlight • Monument
The Belfry of Sluis
Sluis has the only belfry in the Netherlands! This medieval Flemish tower with bells was used for important events. Today it is a museum where you can learn everything about the history of Sluis. You will also learn about the life of teacher, archivist and dictionary maker Johan Hendrik van Dale. He was born in Sluis.
And what should certainly not be missed when visiting the belfry, is the ascent of the tower. Once at the top you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city.
*Currently closed due to corona.
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Sluis has the only belfry in the Netherlands! This medieval Flemish tower with bells was used for important events. Today it is a museum where you can learn everything about the history of Sluis. You will also learn about the life of teacher, archivist and dictionary maker Johan Hendrik van Dale. He was born in Sluis.
And what should certainly not be missed when visiting the belfry, is the ascent of the tower. Once at the top you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city.
*Currently closed due to corona.
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6.39 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
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4.26 km
1.23 km
534 m
313 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.61 km
1.60 km
865 m
266 m
< 100 m
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Sluis captivates with its historic buildings, picturesque squares, quaint alleys, and largely preserved ramparts.
A rampart path stretches almost 5 km around the town and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the city center.
In the alleys and squares, you'll find several good restaurants and cafés with …
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We walked around Sluis. The town itself was hell... but there wasn't much going on on the circular route.
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As the shops close at 6pm, we first walked through the city center, then around Sluis on the city wall and in the evening back into the city center to the restaurant and back to the parking lot in beautiful lighting!
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We stopped at Fieret's Vishandel. The market is downstairs, and the restaurant is on the first floor.
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