On the edge of the dunes, just a stone’s throw from the sea and the beach, you’ll find Dune Hotel Nieuwpoort — a stylish and tranquil retreat on the Belgian coast. From this unique location, it’s the perfect starting point for a delightful Vespa ride.

Begin your trip at the hotel and explore the most beautiful spots in and around Nieuwpoort: the harbor channel, the IJzermonding nature reserve, the picturesque coastal villages, and the scenic polders leading toward Veurne or Diksmuide.

You don’t need to be a hotel guest to rent a Vespa here — everyone is welcome! Simply click “Reserve your Vespa here” and enjoy a relaxing day filled with sea breeze, sunshine, and freedom on two wheels.

Would you like to combine your outing with a stay by the sea? Dune Hotel Nieuwpoort offers modern rooms, a warm welcome, and an ideal location between beach and nature. More information or bookings via www.dunehotel.be.

Freedom, fresh sea air, and endless dunes — discover Nieuwpoort by Vespa.

All our routes wind through charming, low-traffic country roads where you can cruise undisturbed.
No busy traffic — just open landscapes, cozy villages, and the time to truly enjoy the journey.

Here and there, you’ll find a welcoming terrace, a glimpse into wartime history, a cultural stop, or a scenic viewpoint inviting you to pause for a moment.

Choose the route that suits you and let yourself be carried away by the charm of the region.

Whichever direction you take, the landscape always whispers something beautiful in return.

57.7 km

You set off past the Ganzepoot and follow quiet roads toward Schore, with time for a coffee break.

Next, you ride to the Viconia Clay Pits Nature Reserve, where you might spot birds from the birdwatching hide. The viewpoint by the church ruins and the sweeping panorama in Lampernisse open up the horizon even more.

Via Booitshoeke, you pass De Landman and cruise back at an easy pace, with the option of a final stop at De Oude Pastorie.

Highlights:
• Ganzepoot
• Birdwatching hide – Viconia Clay Pits
• Viewpoint at the church ruins
• Lampernisse viewpoint

58.5 km

A relaxed loop through waterways, villages, and cheerful stop-offs.

You head out toward the Sunparks beach bar or the Alpaca Farm, where that holiday feeling kicks in right away. Via Ramskapelle, you ride into the open polder landscape toward Diksmuide, where the market square adds a bit of lively atmosphere halfway through the ride.

After that, the route becomes more playful, with a pass by the Cackling Chicken Museum and the Lettenhof children’s farm—a fun change of pace with animals and rural charm. The loop ends at the Ganzepoot, where water engineering and landscape come together.

Highlights:
• Alpaca Farm
• Diksmuide Market Square
• Cackling Chicken Museum
• Ganzepoot

73 km

A playful loop along waterways, villages, and wide-open views.

Via Schore, you ride into the polder landscape, with a cheerful stop at the Cackling Chicken Museum along the way.

The Viconia Clay Pits bring tranquillity among reeds and water, followed by a quiet, reflective moment at Onze-Lieve-Vrouwehoekje. In Lampernisse, a sweeping panorama opens up across the IJzer plain.

A touch of liveliness awaits at the Veurne Market Square, after which you pass Golf Ter Hille and return peacefully toward Nieuwpoort through the Doornpanne nature reserve.

Highlights:
• Nieuwpoort Reservoir
• Cackling Chicken Museum
• Lampernisse viewpoint
• Veurne Market Square
• Doornpanne

A varied three-quarter-day ride blending nature, reflection, and gentle vibrancy.

73.3 km

Along water, nature, and characterful polder villages.

You ride past the Nieuwpoort Reservoir (Spaarbekken), then via Schore toward the Viconia Clay Pits. At Onze-Lieve-Vrouwehoekje, you’ll discover a small piece of WWI history.

At the midpoint of the route, you reach the market square of Diksmuide. Afterwards, you can enjoy a fine view from the church tower. Via Steenkerke and Wulpen, you return to Nieuwpoort.

Varied, peaceful, and ideal for anyone who loves riding and wants to see something along the way.

Highlights
• Nieuwpoort Reservoir (Spaarbekken)
• Viconia Clay Pits
• Onze-Lieve-Vrouwehoekje
• Diksmuide Market Square
• Lampernisse viewpoint

77.4 km

A wide loop along water, heritage, and sweeping horizons.

You set off past Golf Ter Hille and ride via the market square of Veurne toward Hof Ter Daele and the elegant Kasteel Beauvoorde. At De Ziel van Sint-Rijkers, the landscape feels almost timeless, before a pleasant pause awaits in Fintele.

The Uitkijktoren Knokkebrug quite literally offers an open view across the polders. Via the Put van Nieuwkapelle and the Dodengang, the route takes on a more reflective tone before guiding you back along the Viconia Kleiputten and the Spaarbekken Nieuwpoort.

Highlights:
• Kasteel Beauvoorde
• Uitkijktoren Knokkebrug
• Fintele
• Dodengang
• Spaarbekken Nieuwpoort

A spacious ride where water, memory, and horizon merge seamlessly.

111 km

A varied loop featuring market squares, windmills, and powerful history.

Via the market square of Diksmuide, you ride toward the Vredesmolen of Klerken, where the landscape opens up wide. The centre of Ypres is the main stop of the day, with atmosphere and character in every street.

Passing Fintele and the Jules Destrooper Visitor Centre, you return via the Lampernisse viewpoint, where the horizon gets one last moment to stretch out in full.

Varied, open, and ideal as a full-day ride.

Highlights:
• Diksmuide Market Square
• Vredesmolen (Klerken)
• Ypres city centre
• Lampernisse viewpoint

118 km

A wide loop through the heart of the Westhoek.

You set off from Nieuwpoort into the open landscape, reaching the quiet hamlet of Fintele via peaceful country roads. From there, you visit Abdij Sint-Sixtus, home to one of Belgium’s most renowned Trappist breweries.

The Vredesmolen Klerken offers a sweeping panorama, before the liveliness of the Diksmuide market square brings a change of rhythm. The Dodengang introduces a moment of reflection, after which you ride back through the polders past the Viconia Kleiputten.

Via the Spaarbekken Nieuwpoort and Natuurreservaat De Schuddebeurze, you complete the loop in calm surroundings.

Highlights:
• Abdij Sint-Sixtus
• Vredesmolen Klerken
• Diksmuide – Market Square
• Dodengang
• Viconia Kleiputten

A full day combining panorama, heritage, and peaceful polder landscapes.

119 km

A rich loop filled with waterways, windmills, and the flavours of the Westhoek.

You ride toward Alveringem, where the landscape opens into broad polder plains. The main stop follows at Brouwerij Sint-Bernardus, where the rooftop bar treats you to sweeping views — and plenty of character in your glass.

Via De Helleketel and the Beukelaremolen, you keep cruising along quiet back roads until the Spaarbekken van Woumen delivers wide water vistas. In Diksmuide, the Market Square is a lively midway stop, after which Onze-Lieve-Vrouwehoekje and its church ruins offer a more contemplative moment.

The loop closes via the Spaarbekken Nieuwpoort, where water and horizon meet once again.

Highlights:
• Brouwerij Sint-Bernardus & rooftop bar
• Spaarbekken van Woumen
• Diksmuide – Market Square
• Viewpoint at the church ruins (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwehoekje)