The cycling routes on Ameland are easy circular tours past the villages, the sand dykes and the eastern tip of the island.
To Hollum and the lighthouse: a circular tour from Nes through the Zwanewater dunes to Hollum and the Bornrif lighthouse.
Zwanewater dunes and the Wadden Sea: a loop past the Zwanewater Stuifdijk between Ballum and Nes, with views over the Wadden Sea along the way.
The Oerd and Buren beach: from Buren you cycle to the rugged Oerd in the east and back along the coast.
21 Nature reserves
By bike you can reach 21 nature reserves on Ameland, from the woods near the villages to the dunes on the North Sea side.
Hollumer Forest: leave your bike at the edge of the woods near Hollum and follow the winding paths.
Lange Duinen: reed beds, dune lakes and abundant birdlife just north of Hollum.
Roosduinen: some 83 hectares of peace between Ballum, the Ballumerbos woods and the inner dune edge.
Hagedoornveld: an open field full of sea buckthorn on the western edge of Nes.
Buurderduinen: high dunes and long valleys between Buren and the beach.
Nesserbos
The Nesserbos lies on the north side of Nes, between the village and the dunes of Ameland. It is a lovely forest for a short walk or bike ride, with a surprising piece of history. What can you expect in the Nesserbos? - A protective forest: From the end of the 19th century, forests were planted on Ameland to protect the ...
The Spijkerpad on Ameland is one of those hidden spots where you can completely unwind. What can you expect at the Spijkerpad? - Boardwalk through nature: The wooden path runs across a peaceful dune lake and gives you the feeling of walking right through the landscape. - Peace and space: Around the path, you mainly hear t ...
The Duck Pond in the Hollumerbos is a peaceful and atmospheric spot on the western side of Ameland, close to Hollum and the red-and-white Bornrif lighthouse. What can you expect at the Duck Pond? It is not a major attraction that you would spend hours visiting, but rather one of those charming stops where you are ...
The nature area Hôn is located all the way on the eastern side of Ameland, beyond the nature area Oerd. It is one of the most unspoilt and dynamic places on the island. What can you expect at the Hôn on Ameland? Here, the North Sea and the Wadden Sea meet, and wind, water and sand shape the landscape. - Rugged and ...
Between Nes and Buren on Ameland lies the recreational area De Vleijen, a beautiful nature and play area where adventure and relaxation come together. With winding shell paths, small dunes, ponds, and play equipment, it is the perfect place for families and nature lovers. What can you do at De Vleijen recreational area? - ...
The Buurderduinen lie north of the village of Buren, in the eastern part of Ameland. It is a quiet and varied dune area, ideal for anyone who wants to blow away the cobwebs between high dunes, long valleys and the wide beach. What can you expect in the Buurderduinen? - View from the Bureblinkert: This dune, about 16 ...
The Ballumerbos (Ballumer Forest) is a small and peaceful nature area near Ballum, roughly in the middle of Ameland. The forest covers about 40 hectares and is a lovely place for a short walk, a relaxing cycling break or an outing with children. What can you expect in the Ballumerbos? - Small but atmospheric woodland ...
The Hollumerbos (Hollumer Forest) is located on the western side of Ameland, close to the village of Hollum. It is a wonderfully varied nature area with winding woodland paths, dunes, sandy tracks, play areas and open spaces where you immediately feel the island atmosphere. What can you expect in the Hollumerbos? - ...