De Haan walks

An easy route, passing through Plassendale in the Flemish Polders and following a canal. Well-maintained cycle paths. Passes through the lovely little town of Oudenburg. Returns via Stalhillebrug and Vlissegem.

Bruges becomes an enchanted setting during the Christmas market: chalets, the smell of hot chocolate, lights and golden reflections on the canals. Stroll through cobbled streets, medieval houses and illuminated bridges.Nicknamed the "Venice of the North", the city combines historic charm and peaceful corners, perfect for a stroll through its old town and green spaces.Bruges also has its stories: legends of haunted alleys, tales of guilds and small courtyards hidden behind façades.Despite the winter, swans, ducks and moorhens enliven the canals, while the Minnewater and the Beguinage offer havens of nature.With superb views from the bridges, local crafts, carousels and a magical atmosphere, this walk promises a unique blend of heritage, festive magic and culinary delights.

A wide canal, the Zwin, runs through the dunes between the Netherlands and Belgium. Marshes, mudflats and sandy expanses punctuate this 39 km route. Not to mention the typical Flemish border villages. In the 12th century, the Zwin stretched as far as Bruges, then a seaport. The route silted up and soon became impassable. Streams, ravines and mudflats took its place. Today, it is a dynamic region where the tides fluctuate. Along the way, enjoy the bustle of border towns such as Sluis, interspersed with peaceful villages such as Sint Anna ter Muiden. In Cadzand-Bad, the boulevard gently transforms into a cycle path beyond the dyke, offering breathtaking views of the Western Scheldt.

Just a few kilometres from the French-Belgian border, a walk in Flanders, in the heart of the ‘flat country’. This walk will take you from the charming and picturesque town of Veurne (Furnes in French) to Beauvoorde Castle. Before setting off, do take a stroll around the town to admire the many Renaissance houses and perhaps visit the town hall, St Walburga’s Church or the bakery museum.

Departing from the car park of Passchendaele Church, this walk takes you across the Passchendaele battlefield along the junction points. The phrase "across the Passchendaele battlefield along the junction points" refers to the Sunflower Walk, created in 2024 on the sites of the former battles in Passchendaele, Belgium. This route guides you through the historic battlefield by following junction points (or connection points), linking major places of interest such as Tyne Cot Cemetery and other First World War heritage memorial sites.

Departure from the car park at Dekemelelaan 31 in Boezinge via Hagebos. Boezinge was devastated during the First World War and became a ghost village. Nothing remained of the buildings; the church was also completely destroyed. It was not until the summer of 1919 that the first inhabitants of Boezinge returned.

Start and finish at the car park of Boezinge church, with a walk along the canal that connects the Lys to the Yser. Boezinge was devastated during the First World War The town became a ghost town. Nothing remained of the buildings; the church was also completely destroyed. It was not until the summer of 1919 that the first inhabitants of Boezinge returned

Departure from the car park of Sint-Sixtus Abbey in Westvleteren. Pass through the Dozinghembos, along anunpaved path in the Dozinghembos and partly between fields. Then into the forest that is part of the Sixtusbossen.Following this route, you will encounter several beautiful forests in this part of the province of West Flanders. You will also enjoy wide views of the agricultural landscape.