Coast
Ostend
The queen of seaside towns, across the polders.
- One way
- 25 km
- Time
- ≈ 1 h 15 min
- Ride type
- Coast
On the road
Cycle-network junctions you pass
- 4(km 2.3)
- 36(km 3.3)
- 65(km 4.3)
- 21(km 5.8)
- 30(km 7.9)
- 40(km 10.9)
- 47(km 14)
- 66(km 16.8)
- 29(km 16.8)
- 48(km 21.6)
- 22(km 22.9)
Flanders' cycle network is signposted with numbered junctions. These are the ones along this route, in order from the shop (handy for checking you're still on track). The map and the GPX file remain the reference.
Road surface
- Smooth 94%
- Cobbles 6%
69% on cycle paths and car-free roads
Junctions: Toerisme Vlaanderen / Westtoer (2026 network)
Road data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across the polders to Ostend, the queen of seaside towns, with its beach and dike. A little longer but flat and wonderfully open.
Before you set off
- Ask us for a free map when you set off. We'll point you to the prettiest way.
- Wear a helmet and follow the signs and traffic rules.
- Check the weather and bring water; it can get windy on the coast.
- No café or restaurant right on the route between km 16.9 and km 23.0. Bring a drink and a snack.
- Drinking water on the way: km 1.2 and 23.6.
- Bike repair station on the way: km 1.7 and 16.7.
Along the way
What you pass between our shop and Ostend, from OpenStreetMap.
Our shop
km 0.0
Café Tao
Café or bar · km 1.1
Drinking water
km 1.2
Bike repair station
km 1.7
Kasteel Ruddershove
Castle or historic house · km 2.7
Kasteel Norenburg
Castle or historic house · km 3.0
Ter Spinde
Restaurant · km 10.8
Toilets
km 16.7
Bike repair station
km 16.7
Restaurant Plassendale
Restaurant · km 16.9
La Piazza
Restaurant · km 23.0
Drinking water
km 23.6
Toilets
km 23.6
Ostend
km 23.6
Opening hours vary, so check before you stop. Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors
