Cycle route 'Verdwenen Zwinhavens'

Discover the cycle route, and literally taste the past along the way!

In the Middle Ages, Bruges and Flanders experienced golden times thanks to the Zwin channel, which provided a connection to the sea. Flourishing world ports were situated along this channel.

The route lets you discover this beautiful cycling area between Knokke-Heist, Sluis, Damme and Bruges. With some foreknowledge and the free cycling map, you can still see traces in the landscape of this rich past.

Practical:

Distance: 60 km, or choose a 44 km or 31 km loop

Starting points: Zwin Nature Park, Sluis, Damme or Bruges

Signposting: the route is fully signposted

Free quadrilingual cycling map available (NL-FR-DE-EN) via Westtoer, the Zwin Nature Park and the tourist offices in the region.