7 Nature reserves
Around Zeebrugge lie 7 walking areas combining nature and harbour atmosphere. The beach reserve De Baai van Heist is a protected breeding ground for rare coastal birds.
Zeebrugge is first and foremost a major seaport, but it also has an exceptional walking side. The largest beach on the Belgian coast, the beach reserve De Baai van Heist and the atmospheric fishing harbour give this underestimated village a character all of its own, well worth discovering on foot.
Walking routes around Zeebrugge lead along the wide beach, over the harbour dyke and towards the beach reserve De Baai van Heist. Below are the finest routes for every walker.
Around Zeebrugge lie 7 walking areas combining nature and harbour atmosphere. The beach reserve De Baai van Heist is a protected breeding ground for rare coastal birds.

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 ...

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 ...

A protected nature reserve between Cadzand and Knokke-Heist. It is enclosed between dunes and a high dike and is connected to the North Sea via a channel. The reserve has an area of 158 ha and consists of a dune belt with salt marshes behind it.

The fortification ramparts of Retranchement form a small nature area where history and nature come together. Surrounded by water and greenery, you walk here over old defensive ramparts, along moats and through a varied landscape. What can you expect at the fortification ramparts of Retranchement? The area of around 27 hectares is a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy the ...

The Willem Leopoldpolder near Retranchement is a small and varied nature area in the border region between the Netherlands and Belgium. What can you expect in the Willem Leopoldpolder? Together with the neighbouring Verschepolder, this area forms a unique landscape of around 65 hectares where tranquillity, nature and biodiversity take centre stage. - Tree Frogs and ...

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 ...
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