4 Nature reserves
Around Blankenberge lie 4 walking areas offering peace and nature within a short distance of the busy resort. The dunes and polders are ideal for a relaxed walk.
Blankenberge is a lively Belgian seaside resort with a busy beach and a pier extending over the North Sea. Behind the built-up area lie peaceful dunes and polder countryside, and the nearby nature areas offer a welcome contrast to the bustle of the beach.
Walking routes around Blankenberge lead along the beach, along the pier and through the dunes and polder countryside to the south of the resort. Below are the finest routes.
Around Blankenberge lie 4 walking areas offering peace and nature within a short distance of the busy resort. The dunes and polders are ideal for a relaxed walk.

Located between Blankenberge, Wenduine, Nieuwmunster, and Zuienkerke, the nature reserve Uitkerkse Polder offers a unique meadow landscape with numerous ditches and cattle drinking pools. This centuries-old area is the most important meadow bird area in Flanders and a true attraction for nature lovers and birdwatchers. What to Expect at Uitkerkse Polder? - Walking ...

Just behind the coastline, between Blankenberge and Zeebrugge, lies the provincial domain Zeebos, a planted forest of 41 hectares. This beautiful nature reserve offers a tranquil environment to enjoy nature and the landscape, perfect for walking and nature enthusiasts. What to expect at Zeebos? - Walking Trails: The Zeebos is primarily a walking forest that offers ...

Between Blankenberge and Zeebrugge, a narrow dune belt hosts a unique nature reserve: De Fonteintjes. This area offers an enchanting landscape of dune ponds, dune scrub, and wet dune grasslands, ideal for nature lovers and walkers. What to Expect at De Fonteintjes? - Walking Routes: Discover De Fonteintjes via the Coastal Walking Route. Walk along the historic ...

The visitor centre Het Zwin in Knokke-Heist forms the modern gateway to the famous nature reserve Het Zwin, located on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands between Knokke-Heist and Cadzand-Bad. What can you expect at the visitor centre of Het Zwin? This interactive nature park is known as the ‘international airport for birds’ and is a great destination for ...
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