Cycling in and around Bredene

Bredene is the only resort on the Belgian coast without a sea wall, and from the village you can easily cycle to Ostend, De Haan or into the polders.

• Bredene from above: the historic Water Tower Bredene offers a panoramic view over the village and its surroundings.
• Hire a bike: you can rent a bike at Rijwielen H. Pinte in Bredene.
• Coast and city: the cycling routes link the dunes with Ostend, De Haan and the polders.
• Nature along the way: several nature reserves lie in and around Ostend.
• Prefer to walk? Then take a look at our walking routes around Bredene.

3 Cycling routes

The cycling routes around Bredene run along the coast and through the hinterland, with the green and white Vosseslag lighthouse on the border with De Haan as a landmark.

• To De Haan and Wenduine: heading east, the international North Sea Cycle Route (EuroVelo 12) follows the coast to De Haan and Wenduine.
• To Ostend: heading west you pass the Oosteroever and Fort Napoleon, built in the early 19th century on Napoleon's orders, before reaching Ostend.
• War heritage: beyond Ostend, at Raversyde, lies an impressive section of the Atlantic Wall, the Second World War defence line.
• Through the polders: following the cycle junctions of West Flanders, you ride to the Uitkerkse Polder or on to Bruges.