Hoge Blekker, Nature area in West Flanders, Belgium.
Hoge Blekker is a nature area on the Belgian coast featuring sandy dune formations that rise to 33 meters above sea level, making it the highest coastal point in Belgium. Multiple walking paths wind through the site with information signs explaining the local plant and animal life.
The dune formations developed over thousands of years through wind, water, and sediment movement along the North Sea coast, shaping this coastal landscape. These natural processes continue to influence how the area looks today.
The name Hoge Blekker comes from Dutch words meaning 'high dune', reflecting how the landscape shaped the local language of this Flemish coastal region. Walking here, you notice how the terrain and the words people use to describe it are deeply connected.
You can walk along several trails that wind through the nature area, each marked with information signs about local plants and animals. The paths vary in difficulty, so visitors of different fitness levels can explore at their own pace.
The area is home to marram grass, a plant specially adapted to coastal conditions with an extensive root system that stabilizes the sand dunes against erosion. This single species is key to keeping the dunes from shifting and disappearing.
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