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Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort – Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance loop from Westende

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Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort – Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance loop from Westende

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Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort – Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance loop from Westende

01:50

29.8km

70m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.13 km for 179 m

Open: • Public holidays & Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM-12:40 PM & 1:30 PM-7:40 PM • March-September, School holidays: 9:30 AM-12:40 PM & 1:30 PM-7:40 PM (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.84 km

View of Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The characteristic beacon is located on the right bank of the IJzer, in the middle of the nature reserve De IJzermonding. The Lighthouse is a familiar sight for those sailing or returning from sea.
In a succession of four lighthouses, the current one is the most recent beacon for shipping traffic to and from the port of Nieuwpoort. The three predecessors, including the medieval Vierboete, were all lost in the violence of war during the first half of the 20th century.

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3.20 km

Path to Westhinder Lighthouse

Highlight • Trail

3.46 km

VNR De IJzermonding

Nature Reserve

3.70 km

Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The lighthouse, built from 1922 and subsequently destroyed by the Germans in 1944, served as an example for the current building. The lens system of the previous tower, preserved in Paris, was mounted in the new construction. Originally the tower was lit by a gas lamp. The lens system was set in motion by a decreasing weight that had to be picked up manually each time. The tower was later fitted with an electric light installation. An electric motor was also installed that rotated the optical system. The gas lamp and weight system remained for a while as a back-up. The tower was manned from 1946 until the automation in 1963. The lighthouse keeper lived with his family in a detached house with an annex at the lighthouse from December 1, 1948 to October 1, 1963. He was not only responsible for the proper functioning of the tower, but also operated the foghorn and harbor light at the far end of the eastern pier.

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22.7 km

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

Highlight • River

Near Nieuwpoort, the Yser flows directly into the sea. Where salt and fresh water meet, a special biotope has developed with mud flats, salt marshes, dunes, beaches and polders. Thanks to an extensive network of cycling and hiking trails, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Yser estuary. Handy information panels tell you everything about this wonderful nature reserve along the way.

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22.9 km

Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance

Highlight • Structure

23.5 km

Old Marina

Highlight • Structure

Upstream from the fishing port of Nieuwpoort is the “Euro Marina”. The three yacht clubs manage around 2,000 berths. Nieuwpoort thus has the largest marina in Northern Europe.

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25.2 km

King Albert I Monument and the Ganzepoot Locks

Highlight • Monument

The Nieuwpoort lock complex is better known as 'De Ganzepoot'. The name refers to the shape of the entire complex. This place played a crucial role during the First World War. In October 1914, the opening of the locks caused the flooding of the IJzervlakte. This put an end to the advance of the German troops. With the help of the locks, the IJzervlakte remained flooded throughout the war.
At the end of 2014, the Westfront Nieuwpoort Visitor Center opened here, where you can learn more about the role of the lock complex and the flooding during WWI.

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26.5 km

Novus Portus - Nieuwpoort Marina

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The construction of the Novus Portus dock between 1974 and 1979 made the Nieuwpoort marina the largest in Northern Europe with approximately 2,000 berths. The dock provides space for VVW Nieuwpoort and the Water Sports Circle of the Air Force (WSKLuM). They take care of the management of the marina. Future expansion plans include approximately 700 additional berths, a new bridge with the city center and the realization of a residential waterfront.

Source: dekust.be/novus-portus

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29.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

7.72 km

3.24 km

2.88 km

558 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

8.41 km

8.08 km

438 m

195 m

Elevation

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Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort – Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance loop from Westende

View of Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

Path to Westhinder Lighthouse

Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance

Old Marina

King Albert I Monument and the Ganzepoot Locks

Novus Portus - Nieuwpoort Marina

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