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Beacon of the Knobbed Dunes – Waterstaat Path loop from Schiermonnikoog

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Beacon of the Knobbed Dunes – Waterstaat Path loop from Schiermonnikoog

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Beacon of the Knobbed Dunes – Waterstaat Path loop from Schiermonnikoog

04:16

17.0km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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After 4.30 km for 3.11 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6 m

Schiermonnikoog Ferry Terminal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

From the ferry terminal, several buses depart to the town and the beach in coordination with the ferry's arrival. The bus to the beach is line 1.

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3.10 km

Salt marshes with wooden boardwalks (Schiermonnikoog)

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Beautiful winding cycle path through a unique piece of nature. The salt marsh landscape falls completely open here. Several times you cycle over wooden bridges over the water. Bird-rich area. …

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3.93 km

Beacon of the Knobbed Dunes

Highlight • Monument

Prominent point in the salt marsh. Formerly served as a beacon for shipping.

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4.28 km

Bench with a view over the salt marshes, Schiermonnikoog

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very nice place to linger and take in the uniqueness of the salt marshes. If the weather is right (wind) the mosquitoes don't bother you either 😊.

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12.2 km

Waterstaat Path

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The bike path runs behind the dunes and is a little tedious on the sandy ground with chopped branches.

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13.2 km

Path through the meadows, Schiermonnikoog

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A herd of Sayaguesa cattle lives here in a huge fenced-in area and grazes here. It is safe to pass through, but you should not approach the animals!

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13.8 km

Bench with a view of Schiermonnikoog

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Beautiful view over the island, the Wadden Sea and, in clear weather, the mainland.

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14.0 km

Schiermonnikoog Military Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Military cemetery for victims of World War I and II.

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.51 km

6.44 km

1.67 km

401 m

Surfaces

9.15 km

3.05 km

1.95 km

1.58 km

973 m

246 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 22 May

23°C

13°C

13 %

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Beacon of the Knobbed Dunes – Waterstaat Path loop from Schiermonnikoog

Schiermonnikoog Ferry Terminal

Salt marshes with wooden boardwalks (Schiermonnikoog)

Beacon of the Knobbed Dunes

Bench with a view over the salt marshes, Schiermonnikoog

Waterstaat Path

Path through the meadows, Schiermonnikoog

Bench with a view of Schiermonnikoog

Schiermonnikoog Military Cemetery

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