Disappeared Zwin ports

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Last verified: 21 January 2026
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The Disappeared Zwin Harbors Bicycle Route allows you to discover the historic Zwin landscape between Knokke-Heist, Sluis, Damme, and Bruges (60 km), or choose a loop of 44 km or 31 km. In the Middle Ages, the wide Zwingeul ran here. Along the ditch lay the top harbors of Europe. On the route, you will find 6 VR viewers. Those who look through the viewers land in the pulsating medieval harbor towns.

The 60 km route leads from Het Zwin via Damme, Bruges, Oostkerke, Hoeke, Sluis, Retranchement back to Het Zwin.

The 44 km loop leads from Het Zwin to Damme and back along Oostkerke, Hoeke, Sluis, and Retranchement.

The 31 km loop leads from Hoeke via Damme to Bruges and back along Oostkerke to Hoeke.

Where can you find the VR viewers?

- 2 indoor VR viewers in Zwin Nature Park (included in the entrance ticket to Zwin Nature Park)

- 1 at Maenhoutsedijk in Sluis

- 1 at Krinkeldijk in Oostkerke

- 1 along the Damse Vaart West/ Dammesteenweg

- 1 at Jan van Eyckplein in Bruges

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