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Active adventures

Get active nearby

The surrounding area offers plenty of walking and cycling routes, along with many other ways to get active. Here are our recommendations.

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Collega's tijdens een wandelvergadering langs een bomenrij

Nearby cycling and walking routes

Download the routes in GPX or PDF format, or pick up a map at the tourist office on Veurne’s Grote Markt.

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Cycling routes using the junction network

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  • The De Moerenfietsroute (55,8 km) voert je langs de pittoreske dorpjes in de omgeving van De Moeren — ideaal voor wie van het vlakke land houdt.

  • The ’14-’18 Cogge-Geeraert route (42.8 km) explores the history of the First World War and the flooding of the region, taking in Veurne, Nieuwpoort and the Diksmuide area.

  • There are also three all-inclusive cycling outings. Each package includes a 30–40 km route, a generously filled picnic basket and a small backpack with discount vouchers for the Bakery Museum and Beauvoorde Castle. Contact Visit Veurne for details and book at least two days in advance.

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Bicycles can be hired from a local cycle shop in Veurne or Adinkerke. A cargo bike is also available to hire on site, ideal for a picnic or a ride with young children.

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Walking routes

De droom van de Veurnse slaper (4.6 km): a town walk for all ages.

Ringslootwandelroute (9 km), in De Moeren.

Drama after the war (6.5 km circular route, starting in Beauvoorde)

Westhoekwandelroute (10,4 km of  7,2 km) in het natuurreservaat van De Panne.

The heritage walk in Sint-Idesbald, Koksijde (5.5 km), starts on the seafront promenade and follows picturesque streets through the history of this artists’ village, taking in the Paul Delvaux Museum along the way. Follow the metal studs set into the ground.

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Group experiences and activities

Short outings in Veurne: cultural visits and themed walks

Choose from a wide range of short outings in Veurne:

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For an active outing in Veurne

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Active pursuits

Driving and motorcycling route

The 92 km Vrij Vaderland route takes you past historic sites associated with the First World War.

 

Water and coastal fun

  • Try land sailing on the beach in De Panne.

  • Plopsaqua De Panne has something for all ages, from toddlers to thrill-seekers.

  • In Koksijde, visit Hoge Blekker swimming pool and aquatic leisure centre.

  • From 1 July to 31 August, you can swim free of charge in the large pond in Veurne’s Vauban Park.

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Horse riding

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Other sports

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