Low-threshold North Holland routes - Waterbirds and viewpoints at Zwanenwater
Low-threshold North Holland routes - Waterbirds and viewpoints at Zwanenwater
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Low-threshold North Holland routes - Waterbirds and viewpoints at Zwanenwater
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6.22km
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Explore the beautiful nature and water birds at Zwanenwater with this relaxing walking route. With a length of 6.2 kilometers, this walk is suitable for hikers of all levels.
This route will soon take you to the first viewpoint. Here you have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful view of the Eerste Water. This is an ideal place for a break and to spot waterfowl. Try counting how many you see!
A little further on you come to the bird watching hut. To reach this amazing spot, follow a wooden boardwalk. From here you can spot birds and enjoy the panoramic view. You will also find a sign with information about the local flora and fauna.
A few kilometers further you will come across an observation hut and a viewpoint. In short, spotting beautiful flora and local fauna is almost guaranteed on this walk!
What about accessibility? You can park near the starting point, on the Prévinaireweg, or get off at the Zeeweg bus stop. From there you can walk to the start in just a few minutes.
Last updated: June 12, 2024
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Zwanenwater & Pettemerduinen
Waypoints
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1.59 km
View of the Eerste Water
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1.70 km
Birdwatching Hide — Zwanenwater & Pettemerduinen
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3.85 km
Zwanenwater Bird Hide
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4.34 km
Zwanenwater Viewpoint
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6.22 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.03 km
1.29 km
523 m
315 m
Surfaces
3.55 km
1.78 km
687 m
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Trail Reviews
Although I was often on and along the beach in the area, I had never visited this nature reserve of Natuurmonumenten. Until this weekend. Nice to walk here. To see which (unfortunately for me fast) birds are here. I will keep this area in mind to visit in another season/month!
Wanderparkplatz Zwanenwater Zuidschinkeldijk 3 1759JH Callantsoog Netherlands
An afternoon walk through and along the Zwanenwater. We were warned at the entrance for wet feet. But that turned out to be fine. With our kind of shoes. We walked, but also stood still. To look for the woodpecker. To listen to the lark. To identify all those different mosses. To see the first frog jump away, indeed. And to conclude that there is a lot of color, in all that gray, upon closer inspection.
A sunny and yet - because of the wind - quite cool afternoon invited us to visit the nearby Zwanenwater bird sanctuary. At the end of our visit, only two questions remained - how many chicks does a pair of Siberian wild gooses actually have on average across Europe and why didn't Alex want to carry me through the many puddles as well? (Answers that target my body weight are frowned upon) 😅