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Sint Egbert Chapel – Schiermonnikoog Forest Path loop from Schiermonnikoog

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Schiermonnikoog

Sint Egbert Chapel – Schiermonnikoog Forest Path loop from Schiermonnikoog

Moderate

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Sint Egbert Chapel – Schiermonnikoog Forest Path loop from Schiermonnikoog

01:20

12.9km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Schiermonnikoog

Wadden Sea World Heritage

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1.13 km

Sint Egbert Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The northernmost church in the Netherlands is the Sint Egbert chapel on Schiermonnikoog. Located on the Badweg, a beacon of peace and reflection. The small Roman Catholic community of Schiermonnikoog does everything they can to maintain the chapel for the guests of the island.

In 1915, the Roman Catholic chapel of Sint Egbert was officially inaugurated by the then Archbishop of Utrecht, Monseigneur van de Wetering. The architect, A. Th. Van Elmpt (1866–1932), was clearly inspired by shipbuilding; when you walk in and look at the ceiling you will know why.
At the beginning of the last century, the childless couple Reinhart-Balvert worked hard to build a Roman Catholic chapel on the island. At that time the island was owned by Count von Bernstorff. The Countess was Roman Catholic and donated a piece of land so that the chapel could be built.

For years this was the chapel where the children, who stayed in the adjacent children's colony home, went to mass every day.

Source:sintegbertkapel.nl

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1.67 km

Bench with a view of Groene Strand and the sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this resting place on the unique Schiermonnikoog you have a beautiful view over the dunes, the beach and the sea. In front of you is the Green beach, where vegetation is in full development. Enjoy the wonderful view and recharge for the rest of your trip across the Wadden Island, which is a paradise for hikers and nature lovers.

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2.22 km

Ammunition Bunker, Schiermonnikoog

Highlight • Monument

3.41 km

Schiermonnikoog Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

7.21 km

OERRR Play Nature Schiermonnikoog

Highlight • Rest Area

10.3 km

Dune Trail through the Schiermonnikoog Bird Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Following this beautiful dune path, you have the chance to spot different types of birds. For example, you can encounter the bittern, the spoonbill or the gray heron. Make sure you follow the rules of the reserve and don't go off the trails in places where it's not allowed!

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