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Walking tour

Schokland refuge route

Until the island was declared uninhabitable in 1859, the waves of the Zuiderzee pounded against Schokland. The Refuge Route takes you back to those days. In addition to the cultural highlights of this World Heritage Site, this walk takes you through the Schokker forest, past marshlands and wet polders with rich nature. Come and experience the special island feeling.

The escape route takes you past the following highlights:

  1. Zuiderzee island
  2. Lighthouse and foghorn building
  3. Noordpunt
  4. Schokkerbos
  5. Wetlands

You can park your car for free at Car Park Lichtwachterswoning on Oud Emmeloorderweg, accessible from the A6, exit Nagele (N716). The car park is at the level of care farm GAAFF, but on the other side of the road.

Part of the walk goes along the Keileemweg. This is closed to cars and cyclists, but as a hiker you can use it. Just be careful of potholes and other bumps in the road.

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Until the island was declared uninhabitable in 1859, the waves of the Zuiderzee pounded against Schokland. The Refuge Route takes you back to those days. In addition to the cultural highlights of this World Heritage Site, this walk takes you through the Schokker forest, past marshlands and wet polders with rich nature. Come and experience the special island feeling.

The escape route takes you past the following highlights:

  1. Zuiderzee island
  2. Lighthouse and foghorn building
  3. Noordpunt
  4. Schokkerbos
  5. Wetlands

You can park your car for free at Car Park Lichtwachterswoning on Oud Emmeloorderweg, accessible from the A6, exit Nagele (N716). The car park is at the level of care farm GAAFF, but on the other side of the road.

Part of the walk goes along the Keileemweg. This is closed to cars and cyclists, but as a hiker you can use it. Just be careful of potholes and other bumps in the road.

Dogs are welcome on this walking route, but please keep them on a leash. There are benches along the way to rest and enjoy the view.

What are you going to see

Starting point:

Lichtwachterswoning car park
Schokland
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Foghorn house on the northern tip of Schokland

Foghorn House, Northern Tip of Schokland
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8319 AD Schokland
Foghorn house on the northern tip of Schokland

End point:

Lichtwachterswoning car park
Schokland
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