Zwinroute from Cadzand-Bad
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.
Details
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Activity: Touring/Gravel -
Distance: 37.82 km -
Duration according to the author: 4 hrs -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 10 m -
Descent: - 10 m -
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Highest point: 15 m -
Lowest point: -2 m
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Country:
Belgium
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Start/End: N 51.377239° / E 3.382671° -
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Type of surface: -
■ 33% Road ■ 34% Byway ■ 33% Path
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m
- S/E : km 37.82 - alt. 5 m
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