— Cycling through Zeeland Flanders

Our panorama and polder route

Two mapped-out loops from the estate: a coastal loop along the North Sea and a polder loop along the Molenkreek. Both flat, quiet and ideal on an e-bike — starting and finishing at the estate by Grand Cafe El Molino.

Cycling through Zeeland Flanders

Departure from the estate

The estate sits right on the cycling route through Zeeland Flanders, on the Molenkreek. Grand Cafe El Molino — in our own windmill — is the natural starting point: park your bike on the waterside terrace, charge your e-bike at the free charging point, and reward yourself with the famous apple pie made from our own flour.

Choose the coastal loop to the North Sea and the Waterdunen nature reserve, or the polder loop along the creeks and winding dikes — both bring you back to the estate. Route maps are ready in your suite and we are happy to share tips for the way.

01Two loops from the estate

Cycle the polder or the coast

From the estate you ride straight into the polder or out to the coast. Together with Grand Cafe El Molino we mapped out two loops — both starting and finishing at the estate, both flat and quiet. Charge your e-bike for free at the windmill and take the route map from your suite.

Panorama route

  • 39.0 km
  • ± 2 h 20
  • Easy

The coastal loop along the North Sea, the beaches of Cadzand-Bad and Nieuwvliet-Bad and the Waterdunen nature reserve. Mostly paved cycle paths — comfortable and ideal on an e-bike.

  1. Grand Cafe El Molino Schoondijke · start & finish
  2. Dutch Bargain taproom Groede
  3. Rent & Joy — e-bike rental Nieuwvliet-Bad
  4. DOK 14 beach pavilion Nieuwvliet-Bad
  5. Loods Tien beach pavilion Waterdunen
  6. Bistro Lafayette sur Mer By the sea
  7. Bistro De Kromme Watergang Hoofdplaat

Polder route

  • 44.5 km
  • ± 2 h 40
  • Easy

Through the inland along the Molenkreek, winding dikes and part of the Euroroute R1, via the fortified village of Retranchement and monumental Groede. A little longer than the coastal loop, but just as flat and quiet.

  1. Grand Cafe El Molino Schoondijke · start
  2. BIJ48 — sweet treats & lunch Nieuwvliet
  3. Zilt & Zout Retranchement
  4. Rent & Joy — e-bike rental Nieuwvliet-Bad
  5. Dutch Bargain taproom Groede
  6. Grand Cafe El Molino Schoondijke · finish
02Make it a weekend

Turn it into a package

Combine the cycling with a stay on the estate. Book the Romantic Cycling package: a suite of your choice, two e-bikes for the full length of your stay, a picnic basket from El Molino and dinner on your return.

View the cycling package

Good food

Lovely dining nearby

From the windmill on our own estate to charming bistros and beach pavilions nearby — our personal favourites for eating out.