Plank Path Saeftinghe – Café Het Verdronken Land loop from Emmadorp

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Plank Path Saeftinghe – Café Het Verdronken Land loop from Emmadorp

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Plank Path Saeftinghe – Café Het Verdronken Land loop from Emmadorp

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3.77km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Westerschelde & Saeftinghe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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181 m

Memorial plaque for the last harbor of Clinge

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The port of Emmadorp was the last port of Clinge. The memorial is attached to the capstone of the discharge sluice of this port.

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263 m

Plank Path Saeftinghe

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The Plankierpad is a nice short walk of 1 kilometer through Saeftinghe. The route starts just behind the dike and partly consists of planks. The route gives a good impression …

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1.32 km

Entrance to Ruige Laarzen Route and Plankierpad, Saeftinghe

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There is one entrance for both trails on top of the dike opposite the visitor center. For the Ruige Boots path you go to the left, for the Plankierpad you go to the right.

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2.85 km

Ruige Laarzenpad, The Drowned Land of Saeftinghe

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The Ruige Bootpad is an adventurous walking route that leads you through the vast and rugged nature of Het Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe. During the 2-kilometre walk you will get …

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3.58 km

Café Het Verdronken Land

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This place is unique and really worth a visit! The interior speaks for itself and creates a really cozy atmosphere.

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3.66 km

Former Lighthouse Marlemontse Plaat (The Watcher of Saeftinghe)

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Beautiful to look at, but it gives no light.

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3.70 km

Visitor Center Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe

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The visitor center is a logical starting point for the excursions or independent walk. Even if you don't go into the area, the visitor center has a lot to offer. …

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3.74 km

The Drowned Land of Saeftinghe

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The Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe is the largest brackish water marsh in Western Europe. In the Middle Ages there were villages and even a castle here. But nature took over …

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3.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.06 km

984 m

615 m

109 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

1.25 km

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

September 5, 2023,🇳🇱 Het verdronken land van Saeftinghe

The drowned land of Saeftinghe had been on our list for a while. We parked in the visitor center parking lot. This is an excellent base for walking/cycling in this area.
We went for the Plankierpad and the Ruige Bootsroute. Two short walking routes that you can do yourself and give you a good impression of the area. Boots are …

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