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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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4.7

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168

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Plank Path Saeftinghe – Café Het Verdronken Land loop from Emmadorp

00:57

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

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Westerschelde & Saeftinghe

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181 m

Memorial plaque for the last harbor of Clinge

Highlight • Monument

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 of the area and is great fun for children. Here and there assignments for children are indicated.
Around spring tide, the Plankierpad can become flooded and is then not passable. Therefore, first view the tide table (waterinfo.rws.nl/#/details/public/astronomice-getij/Baalhoek%28BAALHK%29/Waterhoogte___20berekend___20Opervlaktewater___20compared to___20Normaal___20Amsterdams___20Level___20in___20cm). This is also available at the Saeftinghe Visitor Center.

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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 a good idea of the Zeeland primeval land. The name says it all: wear shoes or boots that you don't mind getting dirty. You will definitely have to clean them.
Around spring tide, these walking paths can become flooded and are then not passable. Therefore, first view the tide table (waterinfo.rws.nl/#/details/public/astronomice-getij/Baalhoek%28BAALHK%29/Waterhoogte___20berekend___20Opervlaktewater___20compared to___20Normaal___20Amsterdams___20Level___20in___20cm). This is also available at the Saeftinghe Visitor Center.

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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. The exhibition in the Saeftinghe visitor center is a good way to get acquainted with this impressive landscape.
(The Zeeland Landscape)

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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 here in the 14th and 16th centuries. Several floods during this period have ensured that water flows in and out of Het Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe every day. The mud flats and salt marshes that have arisen are an attraction for birds. Tens of thousands of birds come here to find food, breed, rest and hibernate.
(The Zeeland Landscape)

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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 25 August

26°C

13°C

47 %

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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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Plank Path Saeftinghe – Café Het Verdronken Land loop from Emmadorp

Memorial plaque for the last harbor of Clinge

Plank Path Saeftinghe

Entrance to Ruige Laarzen Route and Plankierpad, Saeftinghe

Ruige Laarzenpad, The Drowned Land of Saeftinghe

Café Het Verdronken Land

Former Lighthouse Marlemontse Plaat (The Watcher of Saeftinghe)

Visitor Center Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe

The Drowned Land of Saeftinghe

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