Cycling between Veurne and Diksmuide
Veurne, Flanders, Belgium
Cycling route: 146744
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45.9 km
02:42 h
809 kcal
8 m
Description
Go for a nice bike ride on the Belgian coast and enjoy the nature at Koksijde-Bad. The municipality is known for its location in the middle of the dunes, so prepare yourself for beautiful views over the water. But the nature reserve De Hoge Blekker is also more than worth it. This beautiful dune complex has a characteristic horseshoe shape. The arms of the parabolic thumbs clearly indicate the prevailing wind direction. At the foot of them are dune fields, which are protected from drifting sand by rows of bundles of branches. A number of special fungi can be found between the semi-drift dunes, including the dune fringe hat. Open drifting dune areas alternate with scrub, wild privet and single-style hawthorn. Marram grass is also common.
Diksmuide is a city known as the "Butter City". A flourishing dairy trade was one of the most important pillars of prosperity of Diksmuide for centuries and the municipality has a mainly agricultural character. Diksmuide only really gained fame during its strategic contribution during the First World War. Diksmuide fought hard in the Battle of the Yser. A notorious trench complex is the Dodengang, which was one of the most dangerous positions of the Belgian army. The Yser Tower, which was built after the war, first the fallen Flemish soldiers and serves as a peace monument. Veurne has a completely different character as a regional center for the west coast. This typical Belgian provincial town is known for its farmer's pate as a guaranteed traditional specialty. Try a sandwich at the Grote Markt, where you will also find the former town hall, a country house, a belfry and the Sint-Walburg church.
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Junction 16
8630 Veurne8630 Veurne
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
16 | 16 (8630, Veurne, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.00 km | |
29 | 29 (8690, Alveringem, Flanders, Belgium) | 1.94 km | |
80 | 80 (Vaartstraat, 8690, Alveringem, Flanders, Belgium) | 3.19 km | |
94 | 94 (8690, Alveringem, Flanders, Belgium) | 3.74 km | |
31 | 31 (Steendamstraat, 8690, Alveringem, Flanders, Belgium) | 5.37 km | |
46 | 46 (8600, Diksmuide, Flanders, Belgium) | 7.94 km |
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