Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach – Écardines Bunkers loop from Gravelines

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Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach – Écardines Bunkers loop from Gravelines

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Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach – Écardines Bunkers loop from Gravelines

04:56

19.6km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle nationale du Platier d'Oye

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Start point

Train Station

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4.30 km

Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach

Highlight • Beach

The calvary is located facing the sea. Access to the terrace is free, with a panorama of the Aa channel and its jetties. On August 15, a procession stops there …

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7.48 km

Boardwalk and View of the Dunes – Platier d'Oye Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The ascending boardwalk is quite a work of art.

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7.98 km

Écardines Bunkers

Highlight • Historical Site

On the beach to the North of Les Ecardines there are some bunkers which belong to the Infantry Stützpunkt Martha. This strongpoint with 2 bunkers laying on the beach was …

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8.09 km

Bunker turret - Atlantic Wall

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Here on the Opal Coast in France at Oye Plage near Grand Fort Philippe are the historical remains of the German positions from World War II.

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8.36 km

Wooden Posts on the Beach at Platier d'Oye Nature Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Many coastal poles were planted in the beach. They give the beach a beautiful stamp.
They are there to stabilize the dunes and the coast and to protect them from …

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10.8 km

Beach of the Platier d'Oye National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Beach

The nature reserve offers various possibilities. The beach, the dunes and beautiful, long boardwalks. Occasionally information boards and a number of bird huts. On the beach many coastal poles and the bunkers of Escardines.

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12.1 km

Dune passage

Highlight • Other

12.5 km

Platier d'Oye National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Other

A paradise for ornithologists, the Oye Platier nature reserve is the first French stopover for many migratory birds. It has an area of 391 hectares. Shaped by the combined action …

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