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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. 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: April 15, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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2.07 km
Ravelin
Highlight • Monument
At this location you have a beautiful view of a ravelin.
A ravelin is a defensive island in the main moat to cover an underlying straight wall between the bastions. From here one could reach the mainland via a similar connection.
A ravelin is a defensive island in the main moat to cover an underlying straight wall between the bastions. From here one could reach the mainland via a similar connection.
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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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3
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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4.23 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
Way Types
4.24 km
1.21 km
558 m
295 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.62 km
1.59 km
866 m
245 m
< 100 m
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