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The Slufter - National Park Dunes of Texel

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The Slufter - National Park Dunes of Texel

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The Slufter - National Park Dunes of Texel

03:53

15.4km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Duinen van Texel

Noordzeekustzone

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1.58 km

View of the Dunes of Texel

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From the dune edge, you have a panoramic view of the dunes, with low vegetation and, in the distance, the sea. The path runs through an open landscape dotted with sea buckthorn and scattered pines, allowing for ever-expanding views. Gulls and other seabirds make their calls loudly as they soar above you.

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2.40 km

Galloway Cattle in the Dunes of Texel

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Beautiful nature reserve with stray cattle.

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3.26 km

Dune Landscape in Duinen van Texel

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Unique landscape, pure nature.

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6.13 km

De Slufter

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De Slufter is the most famous nature reserve on Texel. Yet this area was created by human hands. In 1629 a so-called drift dike was built on this spot. With violent storm and high water, the water broke through the dike again and again, allowing the salty water to flow into the dune area. For centuries the people of Texel have tried to take the land from the sea, but that has never been entirely successful. It is now a protected area and you can see special flora and fauna here.

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9.57 km

Koogerstrand Beach

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The ideal place to get a breath of fresh air and clear your head.

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14.8 km

Beach Pavilion Paal 21

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Nice staff, tasty food and drinks are waiting for you.
The atmosphere is relaxed and the prices are normal.
It's a great place to end a long walk on the beach.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.13 km

4.89 km

685 m

640 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

1.80 km

1.15 km

713 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 18 July

18°C

14°C

6 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

July 13, 2024,🇳🇱Texel: Zwischen Paal 21 und De Slufter

Very nice circular route in midsummer at 15 degrees and constant rain😉

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March 24, 2022,Wandern: Tolle Wanderung auf Texel 🥾🥾

A nice hike on Texel Bin in de Koog started
Through a nature reserve to de Slufter and then along the beach back to de Koog

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June 18, 2025,Wandeling , langs zoete kwelders &zilte stranden

Beautiful part of Texel, nice sunny weather and a fresh sea breeze

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May 22, 2022,🇳🇱 De Koog - De Slufter "22/37 🌤️🚶

This tour goes over the beach and salt marshes. It is signposted by VVV Texel and leads along the beach for the first 3.5 km. When you reach De Slufter, turn right and walk through the dune area. After a short time you reach the salt marshes. Now always follow the Wag and we reach the starting point again.

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March 9, 2024,De Koog - de Muy - de Slufter Runde

Beautiful tour from de Koog past the Schapenboet to de Muy, on to de Slufter, it's worth spending some time there, on the beach back to de Koog

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September 29, 2024,Texel1: De Muy - De Slufter (10-15)

Watch Texel1: De Muy - De Slufter (10-15) on Relive! relive.cc/view/vYvEngkW4GO

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December 8, 2024,De Koog - de Slufter🦭☀️🐂⛅️🐶

We hiked from de Koog via the campsite to Kohgerstrand and then to de Sluftern. We saw a seal sunbathing on the way. We continued through the Slufter Valley and took a break at Cafe Slufter. We then walked through the de Muy nature reserve and encountered free-roaming Angus cattle.

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September 29, 2024,Wald-NSG De Muy - De Slufter, Nordsee

Today we walked from the hotel to De Slufter. The dike cannot be closed properly at this point. This has created a wonderful lagoon landscape. The Galloway cattle are free-roaming and are simply standing by the side of the path. A great hike with really nice people and wonderful weather.

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