Grutto Birdwatching Hide – Polder Bridge and Canal View loop from Bredene

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Grutto Birdwatching Hide – Polder Bridge and Canal View loop from Bredene

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Grutto Birdwatching Hide – Polder Bridge and Canal View loop from Bredene

02:32

50.1km

60m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 5.23 km for 39 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.51 km

Plassendale Lock Complex

Highlight • Bridge

A very pleasant little spot to put your bike down and enjoy the sun before leaving for Ostend.

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13.7 km

Kwetshage

Nature Reserve

20.2 km

Almost in Bruges Mural

Highlight • Monument

The Bruges-Ostend Canal leads along great bird sanctuaries.

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31.8 km

Grutto Birdwatching Hide

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A nice place for bird watching

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33.2 km

Uitkerkse Polder

Nature Reserve

33.4 km

Polder Bridge and Canal View

Highlight • Bridge

The Scharebrug over the Blankenbergse Vaart

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36.1 km

Uitkerkse Polder Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Uitkerkse Polder: the coast's bird airport

Binoculars at the ready? Absolutely hit the brakes here! The Uitkerkse Polder is Flanders' most important meadow bird reserve and functions as a busy 'international airport' for migratory birds. In spring, this is a major breeding ground for meadow birds such as the curlew and avocet, while in winter, up to 100,000 geese and ducks land here to overwinter. Cycling here takes place in a blissful oasis of peace on car-free polder roads. Be sure to stop at one of the free hides along the cycle path to spot the unique marsh harriers or birds of prey!

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40.8 km

Singletrack Along the Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

No idea why there are dislikes, I'd rather ride the track than on the asphalt :-)

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41.7 km

De Haan aan Zee Tram Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic tram station of De Haan is one of the landmarks of the coastal village and dates from 1903. It is the only surviving stop of the coastal tramway from the so-called Belle Epoque. Meanwhile, the Tourist Office is located in the landmarked building. But the coastal tram stops here as well.

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