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1. Dunes and Dikes Route (36 km)
Starting point: Middelkerke center
Source: De Kust
This loop route introduces you to the diverse landscape of Middelkerke. You’ll cycle through dunes, along polders, and over historic dikes. Along the way, you’ll enjoy beautiful sea views and quiet cycle paths.
📌 Highlights: Westende-Bad, Raversijde, King Baudouin Canal.
2. Salty Delights Route (43 km)
Starting point: Middelkerke or Nieuwpoort
Source: Westtoer
A journey that takes you through flat polders and along salty creeks. Perfect for those who love tranquility, nature, and local products. Stop along the way at a farm shop or a shrimp fisherman.
📌 Highlights: Sint-Pieterskapelle, Lampernisse, Veurne.
3. Front Route 14-18 (40 km)
Starting point: Nieuwpoort City
Source: Westtoer
Cycle along silent witnesses of the First World War, with a mix of coast and hinterland. Information boards and monuments bring the past to life. Suitable for those who like to combine culture with nature.
📌 Highlights: Trench of Death Diksmuide, Yser Tower, Nieuwpoort lock complex.
4. The Coastal Route (85 km – can be done in sections)
Starting point: any coastal municipality, including Middelkerke
Source: fietsroute.org
The ultimate cycling route along the entire Belgian coastline. Perfectly signposted and easy to split into shorter sections. You often ride with sea views and cross every seaside resort, from De Panne to Knokke.
📌 Tip: Combine with a ride on the coastal tram to return.
5. Polder Landscape Route (29 km)
Starting point: Leffinge or Slijpe
Source: RouteYou
Quiet rural roads, windmills, fields, and charming villages: this is slow travel at its best. Ideal for a short afternoon trip.
📌 Highlights: Slijpe Church, Leffinge Mill, quiet farm roads.
🚴♂️ Practical Information
- Cycling maps: Available for free at the Middelkerke tourist office or online via westtoer.be.
- Cycling junctions: All routes are easy to follow using the cycling junction network.
- Rental: No bike with you? Rent one at a local bike shop on the seafront.
🌞 Let the Wind Guide You
Whether you’re looking for culture, nature, or relaxation: the area around Middelkerke has something in store for every type of cyclist. Hop on your saddle and discover the best of the West Coast – at your own pace.
