Discover Schiermonnikoog of course
- The Netherlands
- Friesland
- Schiermonnikoog
- 18.49 km (Approximately 01:05 u)
- Cycling route 115398
Discover Schiermonnikoog of course
- The Netherlands
- Friesland
- Schiermonnikoog
- 18.49 km (Approximately 01:05 u)
- Cycling route 115398
Get to know all the beauty that Schiermonnikoog has to offer with this unique cycling route. Especially the versatile nature on'Schier\\\' is absolutely worth it. From salt marshes to wide beaches, dense forests, sand dunes and the Westerplas full of birds, you will find it all here.
Into the dunes
The starting point of this route is right in the center of Schiermonnikoog at the VVV. From here you cycle past the sights of the Walviskaken, the statue of the Schiere Monnik and the island houses on the Langestreek. Then you cycle into the quiet nature of the island. From slightly higher dunes you can enjoy a beautiful view of the island and the Wadden. You will also pass the Bunkermuseum Schlei and the Bunker Wassermann. Here you will learn about the history of the island during World War II. Another point of interest on this route is the Noordertoren. You can see this lighthouse appearing in the landscape from afar. This tower still functions as a beacon of light.
Bird watching
You then cycle along the Westerplas back to the center of Schiermonnikoog. Do you like bird watching? Then use the bird hide at the Westerplas and search the water for special bird species without disturbing them in their activities.
Rest on the dike
On the last part of the route, take a seat on the Bank van Banck and take a rest. This bench was built on Mr. JE Banck's favorite spot on the dike. He was the owner of the island between 1859 and 1878 and he had this dike built to protect the village against the raging sea.
Into the dunes
The starting point of this route is right in the center of Schiermonnikoog at the VVV. From here you cycle past the sights of the Walviskaken, the statue of the Schiere Monnik and the island houses on the Langestreek. Then you cycle into the quiet nature of the island. From slightly higher dunes you can enjoy a beautiful view of the island and the Wadden. You will also pass the Bunkermuseum Schlei and the Bunker Wassermann. Here you will learn about the history of the island during World War II. Another point of interest on this route is the Noordertoren. You can see this lighthouse appearing in the landscape from afar. This tower still functions as a beacon of light.
Bird watching
You then cycle along the Westerplas back to the center of Schiermonnikoog. Do you like bird watching? Then use the bird hide at the Westerplas and search the water for special bird species without disturbing them in their activities.
Rest on the dike
On the last part of the route, take a seat on the Bank van Banck and take a rest. This bench was built on Mr. JE Banck's favorite spot on the dike. He was the owner of the island between 1859 and 1878 and he had this dike built to protect the village against the raging sea.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VVV Schiermonnikoog (9166, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
| Walviskaken (Walviskaak, 9166, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.07 km | |
| Standbeeld de Schiere Monnik (De Schiere Monnik, 9166 LX, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.15 km | |
| Bakens het Willemsduin en de Kobbeduinen (Jacobus Klein, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 5.54 km | |
| Bunkermuseum Schlei (Prins Bernhardweg, 9166 SH, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 8.32 km | |
| Bunker Wassermann (Wassermann, 9166 SH, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 9.73 km |
Sights
Walviskaken
Walviskaak
9166 Schiermonnikoog
After the war, many islanders went to the South Pole for whaling. The jaws on the Willemshof are a 'souvenir', taken during one of these trips.
Standbeeld de Schiere Monnik
De Schiere Monnik
9166 LX Schiermonnikoog
Martin van Waning made a bronze sculpture of the Schiere Monk in 1961.
Bakens het Willemsduin en de Kobbeduinen
The beacons of the Kobbeduinen and the Willemsduin are located in the salt marsh. These are triangular structures that used to guide ships on the tidal flats.
Bunkermuseum Schlei
Prins Bernhardweg 3A
9166 SH Schiermonnikoog
Bunker Museum Schlei tells the history of Schiermonnikoog during the Second World War. From the museum, excursions are organized around the island along bunkers and other remains of the war.
Bunker Wassermann
Wassermann 1A
9166 SH Schiermonnikoog
The Wassermann is one of the many bunkers that the Germans built on the island during the Second World War. The bunker was part of the Atlantic Wall.
Noordertoren
Noordertoren
9166RJ Schiermonnikoog
Of the two lighthouses on Schiermonnikoog, only the red Noordertoren currently functions as a beacon of light. Weather reports for coastal waters are also provided from the tower.
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