Walking through the dunes of water pearl De Banken

Oasis for birds
The starting point of this route is on the edge of Monster. From here you walk along the coast to Hoek van Holland and then back to Monster through the dunes and along the greenhouse area for which this region is known. In this area you will find two low-lying freshwater ponds that are popular as resting and feeding places for all kinds of birds. You will of course find many seagulls this close to the coast, but the spoonbill, short-eared owl, purple and egret, red-backed shrike, grebe and warbler also live here. In short, bird lovers can indulge themselves here.

Natural beauty
Furthermore, hundreds of natterjack toads, a protected species, are found here. It is not without reason that this area has been named a 'water pearl'. The dune area is part of the Natura 2000 area Solleveld and Kapittelduinen and the Hollandse Duinen National Park. This varied route runs partly on the beach and partly on the cycle path along the edge of the greenhouse area.