This stage of the journey takes you through very diverse sceneries. From De Panne to Koksijde, you will pass the visitor centres Duinpanne en Doornpanne, cycle through dunes, enjoy magnificent sea views and beautiful sandy beaches. In Nieuwpoort, you can take the ferry, or do a little detour via the vibrant harbour and imposant King Albert Monument (both options are signposted). From Middelkerke to Ostende, you will cycle next to beautiful sandy beaches with breathtaking sea views, passing the Beaufort sculpture park of contemporary art. Don’t forget to climb the Warandetoren with its spectacular 360° view on dunes, polders, beach and sea. In Ostende, enjoy the beautiful architecture of the Venetiaanse Gaanderijen and Kursaal, or visit the James Ensor House. The authentic home of this surrealist artist has been given a modern twist thanks to a brand new interactive experience centre. Lovers of culture and coastal gastronomy can indulge in their passion in the bustling coastal towns and vibrant seaside resorts.
Lees verder
Treinstation
Bureau voor toerisme
AttractiesSurface: There are different types of road surface.
Gradient: The road is flat, no hills.
Signposting: The signposts are the same along the whole route.
Parking: Parking is available in every municipality.
Existing maps: https://shop.westtoer.be/nl/product/kustroute-icoonroute
List of bike rental providers: https://www.dekust.be/nl/doen/fietsverhuur
List of tourist information offices: https://www.dekust.be/nl/praktische-info/toeristische-diensten
This newly created experience centre contains James Ensor’s original house and five interactive adventure spaces, where you can admire his paintings, interior decorations, carnival mask and take a peek at his authentic home and studio.
Westfront Nieuwpoort shows you the full story of the flooding of the polder area, which halted the German invasion of Nieuwpoort during WWI.
The Paul Delvaux Musem in St. Idesbald shows on more than 1 000m2 of renewed space the largest collection paintings, watercolours, drawings and etchings in the world of this internationally renowned artist.
De Westhoek Flemish Nature Reserve (345 ha) is the only dune area on the Flemish coast where nearly all dune vegetation is represented in one unbroken dune landscape. Famous is The 'Roman plain' (also known as the 'Desert') that seems so endless that you might think you were in the Sahara.
