International Two-days Walk of Flanders
DetailsPlace: Belgium, BlankenbergDate: the first weekend of May Website:Link |
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Registration
- by internet www.2daagse.be
- by bank transfer; From Belgium to account no. . BE25 0013
1777 2682 of Internationale Tweedaagse 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.
Routes
| KM | Starting time | Starting place | Finishing time | Finishing place | |
| Animation walk | ± 6 km | 08.00 to 15.00 hrs | Market place | 18.00 hrs | Market place |
| Family polder walk | ± 15 km | 08.00 to 15.00 hrs | Market place | 18.00 hrs | Market place |
| Sportive nature walk | ± 24 km | 08.00 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
Koning Leopold III-plein
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
F. Feverystraat 4
B-8370 Blankenberge
E-Mail: info@2daagse.be
Website: www.2daagse.be