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Westerplas bird hide – Westerplas Birdwatching Hide loop from Schiermonnikoog

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Westerplas bird hide – Westerplas Birdwatching Hide loop from Schiermonnikoog

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Westerplas bird hide – Westerplas Birdwatching Hide loop from Schiermonnikoog

03:36

14.2km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Schiermonnikoog

Wadden Sea World Heritage

Duinen Schiermonnikoog

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6 m

Schiermonnikoog Ferry Terminal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

From the ferry terminal, several buses depart to the town and the beach in coordination with the ferry's arrival. The bus to the beach is line 1.

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1.53 km

View of Schiermonnikoog and the Wadden Sea dike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between the asphalted cycle paths in front of and behind the dike, it is very comfortable to walk on the dike. The best view of the mudflats and Schiermonnikoog and the soft meadow make the walk a pleasure!

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3.49 km

View of Schiermonnikoog marina and the mainland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint over the marina and the Wadden area, and if you turn around also over the village of Schiermonnikoog.

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4.09 km

Westerplas bird hide

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Westerplas is one of the few places on the island with fresh water. From the viewing cabin you can clearly see how many birds make grateful use of this beautiful puddle.

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4.73 km

Westerplas Birdwatching Hide

Highlight • Structure

Observation hut with a great view over the lake.

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7.14 km

Whale jawbone, Schiermonnikoog

Highlight • Monument

Directly across the street is the island's only supermarket.

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8.26 km

Between the Lighthouses of Schiermonnikoog

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you stand between the white and the red lighthouse of Schiermonnikoog and have a great view of both.

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8.98 km

Noordertoren (Schiermonnikoog Lighthouse)

Highlight • Monument

This striking red lighthouse is called the Noordertoren, also known as the Buitentoren. The lighthouse was built in 1853 to guide shipping through dangerous shallows.

A Coast Guard lookout house …

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.72 km

3.29 km

500 m

443 m

248 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

4.44 km

3.90 km

288 m

217 m

131 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 21 July

18°C

15°C

48 %

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Westerplas bird hide – Westerplas Birdwatching Hide loop from Schiermonnikoog

Schiermonnikoog Ferry Terminal

View of Schiermonnikoog and the Wadden Sea dike

View of Schiermonnikoog marina and the mainland

Westerplas bird hide

Westerplas Birdwatching Hide

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Between the Lighthouses of Schiermonnikoog

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