Möchdijk - Observation point

The Möchdijk is a historic sand dyke between Hollum and Nes on Ameland. The dyke played an important role in holding the island together and is now a beautiful stretch of landscape to walk through.

What can you expect at the Möchdijk?

• Holding an island together: As early as 1807 a sand dyke was built across the sandbank between the dunes of Hollum and Nes, so that Ameland would not break in two. Just a year later the dyke was breached, and this happened several more times afterwards.
• Raised in 1850: In 1850 the dyke was raised further. This is the present Möchdijk, which runs west-southwest from the Nesserduinen.
• From dyke to dune: The wind has partly covered the dyke with sand, turning it into low dunes. Here, cultural history and nature are beautifully intertwined.
• Edge of the Hagedoornveld: North of the dyke lies the Hagedoornveld, with the Zwanewater Stuifdijk further on.

Practical information

• Combine with: A visit to the Kooi van Woldringh and the viewpoint Mochdijk bij Hagedoornveld.

A walk along the Möchdijk shows how hard people once worked to protect Ameland from the sea.

Furthermore Möchdijk is near the following sights: Kwekerijbos (±400 m), Kooi van Woldringh (±500 m), Hagedoornveld (±650 m), Zwanewater Stuifdijk (±650 m) & Ameland Adventure (±700 m).

For information

Möchdijk, Nes, Ameland