Walking on Ameland

Ameland pairs 27 kilometres of beach with dunes, woodland, salt marshes and four charming villages, so every walker will find a route to suit them.

• Wild east: the Oerd and the Hôn at the eastern tip are among the most unspoilt nature reserves on the island.
• Woods and dunes in the west: near Hollum the Hollumerbos and the Hollumerduinen alternate.
• For every level: from a short dune stroll to a full-day walking route along the coast and through nature.
• Views from the dune tops: high dunes and the lighthouse are among the finest viewpoints on Ameland.
• Along the tideline: the wide beach runs along the entire North Sea side of the island.
• Across the seabed: with a guide you can also go mudflat hiking at low tide.
• Prefer to cycle? Then take a look at our cycle routes on Ameland.

4 Walking routes

The walking routes on Ameland lead through the dunes and woods on the western and eastern sides of the island.

• Boswachterspad Hollumerduinen en Lange Duinen: an 8.6 km walk, mostly on natural paths through the Hollumerduinen and the dune and marsh area of the Lange Duinen.
• Oerd circuit: a circular walk from the dunes at the Kooioerdstuifdijk through the rugged Oerd nature reserve.
• Buurderduinen and Bureblinkert: a short 4.6 km route through the dunes north of Buren, with a high dune top as a viewpoint.
• Lichtpunt op Ameland: a longer 12 km walk on a mix of natural and paved paths.