16 Nature reserves
Around the villages of Terschelling lie 16 exceptional nature reserves to explore. From the protected bird paradise of the Boschplaat to the spectacular shifting dunes of the Noordsvaarder.
Walking on Terschelling
Terschelling has more than 200 kilometres of walking trails and seven different landscapes, from the widest beach in the Netherlands to the largest natural birch woodland on the Wadden Islands. The island is a walker's paradise for day trippers and seasoned long-distance hikers alike.
Walking routes
The walking routes on Terschelling take you through a rich variety of landscapes, salt marshes in the east, shifting dunes in the west, cranberry heathlands and birch woodland in between. Below are the routes we recommend.
