| IML
Walking Association event: New Balance Two-days Walk of Flanders
Place: Belgium,
Blankenberg
Date: the first weekend of May
Registration
- by internet www.2daagse.be
- by bank transfer; From Belgium to account
no. 208-0493687-91 of the VVV Blankenberge.
From the Euro zone to account no. BE23 2800 4936 8791 of the
VVV Blankenberge (BIC: GEBABEBB).
- at the VVV-office as per from 1 February
till Friday before the walking event (office open till 20.00
hrs.)
- at the starting desk.
Fees
In advance: € 7,00; On the spot: € 9,00
| Routes |
KM |
Starting time |
Starting place |
Finishing time |
Finishing place |
| Animation walk |
± 6 km |
10.00 to 15.00 hrs |
Market place |
18.00 hrs |
Market place |
| Family polder walk |
± 14 km |
10.00 to 15.00 hrs |
Market place |
18.00 hrs |
Market place |
| Sportive nature walk |
± 24 km |
10.00 to 15.00 hrs |
Market place |
18.00 hrs |
Market place |
| Marathon walk |
± 42 km |
from 08.00 hrs |
Market place |
18.00 hrs |
Market place |
Track and weather conditions
 Description
of the tracks (road, landscape)
The course gives the walker a good idea of the various landscapes
and surroundings of Blankenberge. Eye-catchers along the road
will be the surprising sea and dune sights, a couple of quiet
dune and polder nature reserves, the sea resorts of Wenduine
and De Haan, the open agricultural area of the Polders, the
historic site of Lissewege and some unique polder villages,
such as Zuienkerke, where old trades are brought to life again
and lots of ancient stuff can be purchased at the jumble market.
Also the old fishing harbour, the promenade, the Pier, the
spectacular Sea Life Center and the fascinating Serpentarium
are part of the walking route.
Good care
Free snacks, fruit and drinks
Free foot car by the Red Cross Section Blankenberge - Zuienkerke.
Toilet facilities are available at each control and resting
post.
Entertainment
In recent years the walk has become very popular because of
its relaxed atmosphere where enjoyment and friendship are
the rule. Street bands, old handicrafts, child animation and
sampling stands give the walk an extra festive and Burgundian
atmosphere.
Weather
It is springtime and normally the weather is good. Average
daytime temperature is around 13 degrees Celsius.
Souvenir - award
Every participant who marches the full two days receives a
beautiful medal.
The 1 day walker receives a badge.
Sanctioned by IML and IVV.
Transport
- by flight: via the national airport of Brussels, direct
connection by train to Blankenberge.
- by boat: from England to the harbours of Oostende, Zeebrugge
or Calais (France).
- by train: in Blankenberge there is a railway station with
direct connection to the principal towns in Belgium (Brugge,
Gent, Brussel, Antwerpen)
- by car: highway E40/A10 (Brussel - Oostende), exit no 8
direction Blankenberge, Zeebrugge.
Accommodation
- hotel : a lot of hotels in Blankenberge
- camping : 6 campings are available.
- sports hall : yes, reservation contact info@2daagse.be
- others : youth hostel.
Tourist information about
the surroundings
Blankenberge is in the very neighbourhood of Brugge (famous
medieval town).
Information and reservation
V.V.V. - Tourist Office Blankenberge
King Leopold III-square
B-8370 Blankenberge
tel. +32 50 41 31 35
fax: +32 50 41 84 68
e-mail: info@2daagse.be
internet: www.2daagse.be
General information
- the language: Dutch (most of the people
speak English, French and German)
- the money (currency): Euro
Contact
Internationale Tweedaagse Blankenberge vzw
Rerum Novarumstraat 4
B-8370 Blankenberge
e-mail: info@2daagse.be
internet: www.2daagse.be |
