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Natural Monuments

Het Zwin Observation Platform

Natural Monuments

Het Zwin Observation Platform

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Het Zwin Observation Platform

Hiking

4.9

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Cycling

4.7

(17)

Gravel riding

5.0

(4)

Road cycling

5.0

(2)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Zwin & Kievittepolder

Location: Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands

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June 23, 2024

Hiking

You will find this beautiful observation platform in the far corner of the Zwin, near Retranchement. It is just a few steps from the parking lot at the entrance to …

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June 9, 2021

Hiking

Beautiful wooden observation platform overlooking the Zwin, above the water at high tide. Several educational panels.

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April 9, 2022

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Twice a day, at high tide, large amounts of seawater pour into the area and flood the country. The salty North Sea water ensures natural conditions that are unique in Europe and creates an original biotope of silt and salt marshes. The "Zwin" is therefore the ideal habitat for worms, snails, mussels and other creatures, which in turn are the basis of life for a wide variety of birds.

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#1.

Zwin Dunes and Polders – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Het Zoute

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Zwin Dunes and Polders – View of the Zwin loop from Retranchement

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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4.5

(66)

396

hikers

#3.

View of the Zwin – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Het Zoute

20.8km

05:15

30m

30m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Hard

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands

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