View of Sluis – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Knokke

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View of Sluis – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Knokke

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View of Sluis – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Knokke

02:42

43.9km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.6 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.85 km

Old Harbour of Sluis

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In the 14th century, ships from the French and English fleets met at the gates of Sluis. The fight went down in history as the Battle of Sluis. Fortunately, things …

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11.2 km

View of Sluis

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Sluis is surrounded by a fortress - looks very impressive.

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15.8 km

Nature Around Sluis and Het Zwin

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The nature around the Zeeuwse Sluis is diverse, with vast polders, dunes and the nature reserve the "Zwin". This area is home to a rich bird population, including many migratory …

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21.5 km

Afwateringskanaal

Lake

30.3 km

Dune path to the beach in Zwin & Kievittepolder

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Nature reserve Het Zwin on the Dutch side - beautiful!

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31.7 km

The Zwin Nature Reserve

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The Zwin, whether it is Belgian or Dutch, does not matter, it is a beautiful nature reserve.
The Zwin is a slufter: a beach plain behind the dunes that is …

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33.2 km

View of the Zwin Nature Reserve

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Don't forget to look the other way at beautiful polder landscapes.

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33.8 km

Zwin Nature Reserve

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The cycle path runs parallel to the Zwin Nature Park. The landscape, which is shaped by the tides, is an eye-catcher. It gets even more exciting when you pay attention …

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37.2 km

The Zwin

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The "Het Zwin" nature reserve stretches from the dikes of Knokke to the Dutch municipality of Sluis. It is one of the most beautiful natural pearls in Belgium. In May …

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38.5 km

Tobruk (Zwinduinen en -polders)

Nature Reserve

40.6 km

Beach

43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

10.3 km

8.32 km

6.26 km

231 m

165 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

10.5 km

6.15 km

5.08 km

631 m

375 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

15°C

11°C

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Comments

July 4, 2022,Zeebrügge

This is a very nice tour. I'm already enthusiastic about Cadzand, but Knokke in Belgium really picked me up. What a cool boardwalk. And forever. That's really fun. On the way back you have to stop in Sluis. Also so cute. All in all a top tour.

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