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Post House Vlieland – Wadden Dike loop from Oost-Vlieland

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Post House Vlieland – Wadden Dike loop from Oost-Vlieland

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Post House Vlieland – Wadden Dike loop from Oost-Vlieland

01:14

20.4km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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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Posthuiswad

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

Vlieland Dunes and Heather Trails

Highlight • Trail

This day was dedicated to exploring the island by land, under mild skies but with a strong headwind from the start.
We took the cycle route towards the western tip of the island, following the dunes and the Wadden Sea, with the landscape constantly changing as the kilometers went by.

As soon as we entered the village of Oost-Vlieland, on the edge of the ferry dock, a large, intriguing statue greeted us. It depicted a man wearing a tricorn hat, looking proud, almost like a pirate. He was actually Nicolaas Kikkert, a sea captain born in 1824 and originally from the island. He is known for his remarkable naval career and for contributing to the safety of the shipping routes around Vlieland.

🔦 From the lighthouse to the military zone

The ride continued to the Vlieland lighthouse, perched on a hilltop offering a breathtaking view of the village's red roofs, the Wadden Sea, and the wooded dunes.
We then followed the trail to Posthuis, on the edge of the restricted military zone. A well-deserved break was made there: an aperitif and a light lunch on the terrace, lulled by the sound of the wind in the tall grass.

🌾 Return via the dunes – Nature in its majesty

The return journey took us along superb cycle paths winding through the dunes in the eastern part of the island, more sheltered from the wind. This section offered us a true immersion in nature:

Seabird watching,

Numerous wild plants,

Expanses of heather in full bloom, in magnificent shades of mauve and violet. We also came across a tree split by lightning, whose bark still bore the dark traces of burning and the spiral grooves formed by the electrical impact. An impressive sight.

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2.64 km

Wetlands and Forest View near Oosterend

Highlight • Forest

11.3 km

Bird Hide Posthuiswad

Highlight • Viewpoint

07-2020: due to COVID-19 not accessible until further notice

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12.5 km

Post House Vlieland

Highlight • Restaurant

Good food but pricey. Still, it is a good place to hit the brakes, as this is the only place where you can get something to eat or drink on West Vlieland. The Vliehors Express also departs from here.

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17.5 km

Bench with a View of the Wadden Sea (Vlieland)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect for a short stop to enjoy nature

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19.3 km

Oost-Vlieland

Highlight • Settlement

Vlieland, a nice place, especially the evening mood tends to you no longer want to continue.

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20.2 km

Vliehors Beach and Posthuys Café, Vlieland

Highlight • Beach

An island full of variety: heath, dunes, forest, beach and lekker food. In Posthuys one can e.g. stop off and eat Pannekoken in different variants. Sand grain and blackberries then afterwards. The Vliehorseexpress is also a highlight to note the different logos on the four rear tires. You can read it on the internet at vliehorsexpres.nl 😊

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20.2 km

Wadden Dike

Highlight • Structure

Vlieland is much more than just an island. In addition to cycling, you can also hike in the forest, ride your horse on the beach and, of course, swim in the North Sea

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

5.58 km

963 m

935 m

133 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

5.14 km

1.62 km

876 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

24°C

17°C

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Post House Vlieland – Wadden Dike loop from Oost-Vlieland

Vlieland Dunes and Heather Trails

Wetlands and Forest View near Oosterend

Bird Hide Posthuiswad

Post House Vlieland

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Oost-Vlieland

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Wadden Dike

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