9 Nature reserves
Around the village of Schiermonnikoog lie 9 exceptional nature reserves that can be explored on foot. Almost the entire island is one large national park, with landscapes found nowhere else in the Netherlands.
Walking on Schiermonnikoog
Schiermonnikoog is walking in its purest form. The car-free island is almost entirely a National Park and offers a remarkable variety of landscapes, from the widest beach in Europe and shifting dunes to quiet salt marshes and wooded paths. Those who walk here have nature almost entirely to themselves.
Walking routes
Below you will find a selection of the finest walking routes on Schiermonnikoog. From short strolls through the village to long hikes along salt marshes and beach, every path leads to tranquillity and unspoilt nature.
