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Zwin Dunes and Polders – The Zwin loop from Het Zoute

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Zwin Dunes and Polders – The Zwin loop from Het Zoute

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Zwin Dunes and Polders – The Zwin loop from Het Zoute

01:51

7.36km

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 20, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.09 km

Zwin Dunes and Polders

Highlight • Natural

With an area of 222 hectares, this approximately 200-year-old dune area forms a natural transition between sea, beach and polder.

Until the end of the 19th century, these dunes, forests, …

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2.04 km

Tobruk (Zwinduinen en -polders)

Nature Reserve

2.57 km

Forest-Rich Hiking Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful shady path

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2.99 km

Four stone pillars

Highlight • Monument

Knokke-Heist is a real art city. On every corner you will find works made of stone, steel or synthetic resin, also here in the middle of nature. The four colossal …

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3.26 km

Public Picnic Area and E-bike Charging Point Zwin

Highlight • Rest Area

You are free to picnic at this covered location. You can also use the bicycle shed here. Charging points for E-bikes are provided.

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3.32 km

Zwin hiking route

Highlight • Trail

The Zwin is a protected nature reserve, a true paradise for fauna and flora.

Before you start your adventure, take a look at the exhibition space.
Your Zwin experience starts …

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3.98 km

Large birdwatching hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is a location not to leave too soon. From the hut you have a view of the Zwinplas. Outside of the breeding season it is quiet on the islands, …

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4.28 km

Stork Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

An observation tower where you can closely follow the breeding process of the storks.
Mirror glass ensures that visitors are invisible to the storks.
Take your time and enjoy these moments.

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4.57 km

The Zwin

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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7.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.92 km

1.27 km

849 m

306 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

1.69 km

888 m

573 m

134 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

25°C

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Zwin Dunes and Polders – The Zwin loop from Het Zoute

Zwin Dunes and Polders

Forest-Rich Hiking Trail

Four stone pillars

Public Picnic Area and E-bike Charging Point Zwin

Zwin hiking route

Large birdwatching hut

Stork Observation Tower

The Zwin

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