The green ribbon?
Ostend is the city by the sea but at the same time more than just sea: Ostend is surprisingly green! The green ribbon connects the green areas that hug Ostend. Discover a lot of green spots where it is nice to relax. Along your route you will be treated to poems by Peter Verhelst and handy information boards. The 35 km route is signposted, both with signs and on the ground, But you have to keep track of your attention if you want to stay on the right path!
Your plan
You can do the card for just € 3,00 Pick up at Tourism Oostende or order via https://shop.westtoer.be/nl/product/groen-lint-Ostende-Fietsroute.

Discovery
1. The dune church
This moody fisherman's church dates from the 14th century and James Ensor found eternal peace on the surrounding cemetery. Inside you will discover a shell altar and ship photo & rsquos that have to force a safe departure.

Tip: Hunger and thirst? Jump inside the baron bistro cream, Recently acclaimed for his spaghetti that was voted one of & rsquo; s Lands's best copies.

2. Horse ride and cycling track
Who really wants to be good, must practice, And that applies to both horses and Flandriens. They both do it in the Ostend green and while cycling you can stop to support.

Can it be a little more? Then take a little longer on the cycling track and you venture to the Sportpo & Euml; Zieroute, Good for 17 sporting poems by Flemish and Dutch word artists.

3. Exclusive for cyclists
The green ribbon is not satisfied with cycle paths alone. As a cyclist you usually have your own course, Far away from the car weld. This way you discover places that you never saw before and a world opens up for you. Don't forget to cruise around the Spuikom!

Tip: Fancy oysters? Good news in Oesterkwekerij De Oesterput can take a stock of and eat immediately! Or slurp oysters with a view of the oyster farm.

4. Kidsproof
You not only pass numerous tough and challenging playgrounds, There are also mountains for climbing and streams to jump over. Or do you prefer to temporarily save your camp in an immense pollard willow? The entire course seems to be awarded to constantly please the young violence.

Discover a nice selection of child -friendly restaurants and hotels here!

5. Sailing boat
On the Oosteroever everyone becomes a child again. After all, the ferry is waiting here that brings you stylish to the other side. A festival for young and less young that you also don't cost a euro. And yes, Your bike is allowed!

Tip: Be sure to visit the Schildre along Vismijnlaan, There you can taste a regional beer with a sign of charcuterie with a view of studio where it is made.

6. Hup, A portion of modern art
The Rock Strangers, You like it or you don't like it, The fact is that you must have seen them once. Then also walk on the new breakwater and you enter 700 meters in the sea.

Tip: fresh fish? On to the renewed Vistrap!

7. End well, already good at Raversyde
30 kilometers later you are back where it started. Just take a terrace or do you still have energy left to wander around in the bunkers of Raversyde and end with goose bumps?

Tired? Maybe you can still book a room in the CharmeHotel Luxus x Kruishof last minute? Luxurious stay in the green and & rsquo; are spoiled in the morning with a delicious breakfast of regional products.