Walking on Texel

Texel is not called 'the Netherlands in miniature' without reason. The island has more than 250 kilometres of walking trails and offers an impressive variety: from dynamic salt marshes and wet dune valleys to expansive pine woodland and bird-rich polders. Every season has its own distinct charm.

Walking routes

The walking routes on Texel guide you to the island's most remarkable spots, from the sea lavender of the Slufter to the orchids in the Muy and the stillness of the Dennen woodland. Below are the routes we recommend.

39 Nature reserves

Around the villages of Texel lie 39 exceptional nature reserves. Almost all form part of the National Park Dunes of Texel, containing some of the finest dune landscapes in the Netherlands.

Eierlandse Dunes

The Eierlandse Dunes form one of the wildest and most unspoilt nature reserves on Texel – a paradise for peace seekers, hikers, and birdwatchers. What can you expect in the Eierlandse Dunes? - Varied dune landscape: Walk across rolling dunes, dune valleys, sand drifts, and small ponds. - Birdwatching: This bird-rich area is home to countless species – from breeding ...

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Bleekersvallei

Between heathlands and dune valleys, you can discover the quiet charm of one of Texel’s oldest nature reserves. What makes the Bleekersvallei so special? - Ancient dune landscape: The Bleekersvallei is one of the oldest dune areas on Texel and part of the National Park Dunes of Texel. Many of the dunes are more than 200 years old. - Historical background: In the Middle ...

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Wagejot

Nature reserve Wagejot is located on the east coast of Texel, near Oosterend, and is known as a true haven for birds and birdwatchers. What makes nature reserve Wagejot so special? -

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De Hors

Sand plain De Hors is an impressive nature reserve at the southern tip of Texel, where you experience the island at its wildest: rugged, vast and constantly changing. What makes De Hors so special? - Rugged and dynamic landscape: De Hors is a wide, open sand plain where nature is free to run its course. - Little tern colony: It is also the breeding ground of the vulner ...

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Bird Information Centre Texel

The Bird Information Centre on Texel is the ultimate destination for nature lovers and birdwatchers. Here, you will find extensive information about birds and the best birdwatching locations on the island. You can also explore on your own with high-quality binoculars or a telescope. What can you expect at the Bird Information Centre on Texel? - Extensive Collection of ...

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Grote Vlak

The Grote Vlak is one of the largest wet dune valleys in the Netherlands and part of the National Park Dunes of Texel. What can you expect in the Grote Vlak? - Unique wet dune valley: In spring, the area turns into a sea of yellow thanks to blooming yellow irises and other flowers; in summer you’ll see grazing animals, in autumn thousands of birds pass by, and in ...

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Horspolders & Kreeftepolder

At the southernmost tip of Texel lie the Horspolders and the Kreeftepolder, a young and dynamic nature area where wind, sea, sand, and grasses create a stunning landscape. What to expect in the Horspolders & Kreeftepolder -

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Bleekerij

The Bleekerij is a hidden gem in the middle of Texel’s De Dennen forest area — an oasis of tranquillity with open grasslands and small ponds. What makes the Bleekerij so special? - Varied landscape: In the middle of the forest unfolds a surprisingly open landscape of meadows, ponds, and flowers, surrounded by the fragrant pines of De Dennen. -

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Viewpints

Texel has 34 viewpoints with a wide outlook over the sea, the Wadden Sea or the island's landscape. Below are the finest spots to take in the view.

Kijkpost Renvogelveld

Renvogelveld is een gebied tussen de vuurtoren en de camping Robbenjager. Het veld is zo genoemd omdat er in oktober 1986 een voor Nederland zeer zeldzame renvogel, is gezien.

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Viewpoint Waalenburg

The viewpoint Waalenberg, located in the heart of Texel, offers a stunning view over the bird-rich nature reserve Waalenburg. What to expect at viewpoint Waalenberg? -

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Bunker Den Hoorn

The command post in the dunes near Den Hoorn is one of the most impressive remains from the Second World War on Texel. Where once more than 500 bunkers dominated the island, this bunker at the southern tip of Texel is one of the best-preserved examples. Here, nature, history and stunning views come together. What can you expect at the Bunker in the dunes of Den Hoorn? - ...

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Birdwatching Screen Het Alloo

A quiet and lesser-known spot on Texel, where you can fully enjoy birds, nature, and peace and quiet near Den Burg. What can you expect at birdwatching screen Het Alloo? - Bird Spotting: From the birdwatching screen you have a beautiful view over the open water. With a bit of luck, you might spot wheatears, black-tailed godwits, lapwings or even a hunting kestre ...

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Viewpoint Texel North

A beautiful viewpoint on top of a high dune, right in the heart of the nature of the Eierlandse Dunes – offering panoramic views of the sea, beach and lighthouse. What to expect at Viewpoint Texel North? -

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Birdwatching Screen Dorpszicht

Enjoy peace, open space, and birdsong at the birdwatching screen Dorpszicht, just southeast of De Cocksdorp – a beautiful spot for bird lovers. What to expect at birdwatching screen Dorpszicht -

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Birdwatching Point De Schans

On top of the De Schans pumping station, at the Redoute and Prins Hendrikzanddijk south of Oudeschild, lies a beautiful birdwatching point. Here you can enjoy wide panoramic views and a rich variety of birds all year round. What to expect at the birdwatching point at De Schans? - Stunning View: From the viewpoint you have a magnificent panoramic view over the Wadden Sea ...

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Bertusnol

On Texel, in the nature reserve De Muy, you’ll find the well-known lookout point Bertusnol, one of the highest dunes on the island. From this point, you have panoramic views across the nature reserves De Muy and De Slufter, and on clear days you can even see the North Sea shimmering in the distance. A true must-see for nature lovers, hikers and birdwatchers! What makes ...

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