Discover beautiful Schiermonnikoog on foot
- The Netherlands
- Friesland
- Schiermonnikoog
- 15.47 km (Approximately 03:52 u)
- Hiking route 183915
Discover beautiful Schiermonnikoog on foot
- The Netherlands
- Friesland
- Schiermonnikoog
- 15.47 km (Approximately 03:52 u)
- Hiking route 183915
Schiermonnikoog is a wonderful destination to explore on foot. You can enjoy beautiful nature here. Furthermore, it is wonderfully quiet on this car-free island. With a few hours of brisk walking you can explore the whole of Schiermonnikoog, starting with this tour.
Into nature
The starting point of this route is the village of Schiermonnikoog. From here you can walk through the center to the dunes and the beautiful nature of the island. In the center you will find several statues and historic houses. The old, calcareous dunes outside the village were created in the period between 1450 and 1850. Since then, nature on Schiermonnikoog has had plenty of opportunity to expand further. Take a good look around you while walking to see special plant species in the humid dune valleys. There are also bunnies hopping around here.
Into nature
The starting point of this route is the village of Schiermonnikoog. From here you can walk through the center to the dunes and the beautiful nature of the island. In the center you will find several statues and historic houses. The old, calcareous dunes outside the village were created in the period between 1450 and 1850. Since then, nature on Schiermonnikoog has had plenty of opportunity to expand further. Take a good look around you while walking to see special plant species in the humid dune valleys. There are also bunnies hopping around here.
Nice and calm
This Wadden Island was formed after the flood of 1287. Before that, Schiermonnikoog was part of the mainland and it was part of Friesland. With only 950 inhabitants, this island is definitely cozy. If you are looking for peace and quiet, you are in the right place here. Come here to clear your head.
This Wadden Island was formed after the flood of 1287. Before that, Schiermonnikoog was part of the mainland and it was part of Friesland. With only 950 inhabitants, this island is definitely cozy. If you are looking for peace and quiet, you are in the right place here. Come here to clear your head.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
37 | 37 (9166LE, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km |
| Walviskaken (Walviskaak, 9166, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.16 km | |
| Standbeeld de Schiere Monnik (De Schiere Monnik, 9166 LX, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.21 km | |
| Oud eilander huisjes (9166 LP, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.64 km | |
25 | 25 (9166RE, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 1.37 km |
26 | 26 (Minne Onnespad, 9166RG, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 2.13 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.
Oud eilander huisjes
The oldest island house in Schiermonnikoog, called Marten, dates from 1724 and is located on the Middenstreek.
Westerplas met vogelkijkhut
Schiermonnikoog - Westerplas - Vogelkijkhut
9166LT Schiermonnikoog
This freshwater lake is a source for birds and a wonderful place for bird watchers.
Bank van Banck
Melle Grietjespad
9166LT Schiermonnikoog
From 1859 to 1878 mr. JE Banck owned the island. He protected the village against the raging sea by building a dike. Nowadays there is a stone bench in his favorite spot on the dike.
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