Walking on wheels
Exploring the woods when you have reduced mobility is not always straightforward. In De Panne, have fun here in nature, in our small corner of coastline. And we are happy to share that experience, whether you are heading out with a wheelchair, pushchair or another mobility need.
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Starting location
Starting location
This walk starts at the Duinpanne visitor centre.
8660 De Panne
BE
On your route
The Duinpanne visitor centre is the gateway to the various natural areas. Inside, you can admire the skeleton of Orka Reveil, the sea giant that washed ashore in De Panne in 2023, free of charge. Discover the secrets of the North Sea in the interactive exhibition and learn more about the aquarium’s residents. Stroll through the renewed dune garden or try one of the many treasure hunts. In the bar or on the sunny terrace, enjoy a tasty local beer, farm ice cream or a healthier lemonade. Kids can romp to their heart’s content on the playground. During holiday periods, there are plenty of child-friendly activities and workshops.
Calmeynbos is a wonderful dune woodland for walking, mountain biking or horse riding. It is a lovely place to cool off on a warm summer’s day. Look closely and you might spot a golden oriole or a green woodpecker high in the trees. Or perhaps a cute ‘dunekeuntje’ (dune rabbit) will disappear into its well-hidden burrow right at your feet.
The Belgian military cemetery of De Panne borders the civil cemetery, close to the Oosthoek nature reserve and Calmeynbos. It was laid out during the First World War among the dunes on land belonging to the Calmeyn family.
Parking
There is a car park at Duinpanne, with several spaces for people with disabilities.
Toilets
Need a toilet along the way? There are public toilets in the Duinpanne visitor centre.
Accessibility
The surface of this route is often unpaved, which can require a little extra effort from walkers. However, the route is fully suitable for the wheels of wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Public transport
Coming by tram? The De Panne Kerk stop is closest to the start of this walk.
Grenzeloos De Panne
Every day in De Panne, you can head in a different direction: from the seafront to the Dumontwijk, from woodland to brasserie, from building sandcastles to land sailing. In our small corner of the country, everyone can find joy, including people with disabilities.
