Barefoot path
The blue loop in the Zwin Plain is also a barefoot path.
You can feel the sand, mud, and salt marsh underfoot even better when you walk barefoot. Such a fun experience!
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2.00km
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1h
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Without a guide -
Not weelchair accessible
Tips if you decide to walk the loop barefoot:
- take each step slowly, place your foot down slowly, when lifting your foot lift the heel first to break the suction of the mad, and make sure to lift up your feet high enough when walking
- slowly shift your body weight from one foot to the other
- always keep your eyes on the path
- the mudflats can get very slippery. Consider a skating technique, sliding one foot forward to get momentum before quickly moving the other one.
Practical information
- There are lockers in the observation centre (the building at the start of the trail), where you can leave your shoes and belongings. You will need a 1 euro coin to open them.
- You can rinse off your feet near the bridge of the Zwin Plain.
Get your ticket
To try out the barefoot path, you need a ticket for the Zwin Nature Park.
| Ticket individual visit | Book your tickets online |
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*a ticket gives you access to the permanent exhibition on bird migration, the cabin trail, the observation centre, the panorama tower, the temporary exhibition, and the Zwin Plain. This ticket does not include a guided walk.
Frequently asked questions about the barefoot path
Are lockers available for our shoes?
Yes, lockers are available in the observation centre, which is located at the start of the trail, to store your shoes and belongings. Use of the lockers is free, but you will need a €1 coin to open them.
Can you clean your feet after the walk?
Yes, you can rinse your feet at the pumps at the bridge of the Zwin Plain.
