Walking on Ameland

Ameland has 27 kilometres of beach, expansive dunes, woodland, marshland and heathland. The island boasts four charming terp villages and offers walkers a rich variety of nature and landscapes, from bird-rich salt marshes and historic polders to dune valleys filled with wild orchids.

Walking routes

Below you will find an overview of the finest walking routes on Ameland. For every pace and every distance there is a suitable route, from a short village walk to an extended day trip along the coast and through nature.

21 Nature reserves

Around the villages of Ameland lie 21 beautiful nature reserves within walking distance. From the unspoilt eastern tip at 't Oerd to the dunes of the Oranjenatuurpark, Ameland's nature never fails to surprise.

Hagedoornveld

Westerpad, Nes, AmelandMore information

Recreational area De Vleijen

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? - Play and Adventure: Children can have fun on the ...

Bramerduinenpad, Nes, AmelandMore information

Jan Roepes Heath

The Jan Roepesheide (Jan Roepes Heath) is a small and atmospheric nature area of about 3 hectares, just north of Hollum. It is located on the western side of Ameland, on the edge of the Hollumerduinen and close to holiday park Boomhiemke.

What can you expect at the Jan Roepesheide?nature or a bit of bir ...

Jan Roepespad, Hollum, AmelandMore information

Kwekerijbos

Westerpad, Nes, AmelandMore information

Kooiplaats en Nassaukooi

Het natuurgebied Kooiplaats ligt ten oosten van Buren, aan de rand van de Kooiduinen en richting het open oostelijke deel van Ameland. Wat kun je verwachten bij de Kooiplaats? Het is geen drukke bezienswaardigheid, maar juist een rustige en sfeervolle plek waar natuur, stilte en eilandgeschiedenis mooi samenkomen. - Historische Nassaukooi: De grootste bijzonderheid van ...

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Kooiplaats, Buren, Ameland
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Nesserbos

Strandweg, Nes, AmelandMore information

Roosduinen

Verbindingsweg, Ballum, AmelandMore information

Spijkerpad

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 the wind, birds and rustling marram grass. A lovely ...

Spijkerpad, Buren, AmelandMore information

Viewpints

Ameland has 12 viewpoints with a wide outlook over the Wadden Sea, the North Sea or the island's dune landscape. Below are the finest spots to pause and soak in the view.

Vogelkijkhut Lange Duinen

Lange Duinen, Hollum, AmelandMore information

Ballumer Blinkert

Ballumer Blinkert, Ballum, AmelandMore information

’t Wastuuntje

Het rust- en uitkijkpunt ’t Wastuuntje is een klein, sfeervol afstappunt in het oostelijke deel van Ameland. Je vindt deze rustige plek op de overgang van de Kooioerdstuifdijk naar het Stuifdijkpad, langs de route richting natuurgebied ’t Oerd. Wat kun je verwachten bij ’t Wastuuntje? -

Kooioerdstuifdijk, Buren, AmelandMore information

Oerdblinkert

The Oerdblinkert is located in the eastern part of Ameland, right in the middle of the rugged nature area Het Oerd. What can you expect at the Oerdblinkert? -

9164, Buren, AmelandMore information

Schuilhut Lange Duinen Noord

Lange Duinen Noord, Hollum, AmelandMore information

Engelsmanduun

The Engelsmanduun is the highest dune in the Hollumerduinen, north of Hollum, near holiday park Boomhieke on the western side of Ameland. What can you expect at the Engelsmanduun? -

Jan Roepespad, Hollum, AmelandMore information

Kaapsduun

The Kaapsduun is the highest dune in the Nesserbos near Nes on Ameland. Hidden among the trees, you will find a piece of maritime history here. What can you expect at the Kaapsduun?Kaapsduun is not a major attraction, but rather one of those places that makes a walk through the Nesserbos especially interesting. Among the trees, you discover a story about ...

Nesserbos, Nes, AmelandMore information

Bureblinkert

The Bureblinkert is a high dune and viewpoint in the Buurderduinen, north of the village of Buren on Ameland. What can you expect at the Bureblinkert?Ameland. -

Jan Sietjespâd, Buren, AmelandMore information

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