Walking in and around Middelkerke

Middelkerke is one of the longest resorts on the Belgian coast, with a broad promenade, narrow strips of dunes and open polder land behind them.

• Dunes between the resorts: the Warandeduinen between Middelkerke and Westende are one of the nature reserves you can explore on foot.
• Short or long: choose between a heritage walk of just over 4 km and a coastal route of more than 16 km.
• Views along the coast: the viewpoints are spread between Ostend and Westende.
• Beach and promenade: the wide beach continues without a break into the neighbouring resorts.
• Prefer to cycle? Then take a look at our cycle routes around Middelkerke.

3 Walking routes

The walking routes around Middelkerke follow the promenade with the landmark SILT casino and head from there into the dunes and the hinterland.

• Wandelen in Middelkerke-Westende: a 16.4 km coastal route between Middelkerke and Westende, mostly on paved paths and roads.
• Erfgoedwandelroute Westende: in 4.2 km you get to know the heritage of neighbouring Westende.
• Along the tideline: at low tide the firm sand is easiest to walk on; take the promenade on the way back.