Walking on Texel

The most beautiful walking routes on Texel pass through dunes, woodland, beaches, polders and nature areas. Popular routes include Mokbaai and De Hors, Eierland and the Tuintjes, the Lighthouse Route, the Krimbos Route and walking routes from Vakantiepark De Krim.

Which route suits you best depends on what you would like to see. For beach and open nature, De Hors and the area around the lighthouse are beautiful. For woodland and shelter, Krimbos is a good choice. If you are looking for birds, salt marshes and wide-open views, you can choose routes near Mokbaai, Eierland or Waddendijk. This allows you to tailor the walk to your wishes and preferred distance.

Yes, from many De Krim Texel accommodations you can walk straight to nature, dunes, woodland or the beach. This means you do not always need to drive to a starting point and can easily take a short or longer walk.

These locations are especially suitable as a base:

• Vakantiepark De Krim, near De Cocksdorp and Krimbos;
• Camping Kogerstrand, directly by the dunes near De Koog;
• Camping Loodsmansduin, in the middle of the dune area;
• Villapark De Koog and Bungalowpark ’t Hoogelandt, close to woodland, beach and village.

This makes walking an easy part of your stay.

For a short walk on Texel, routes through Krimbos, around De Koog, near the lighthouse or from Vakantiepark De Krim are suitable. These routes are easy to follow and simple to combine with your stay, a beach visit or an activity.

Short walks are useful for:

• Families with children;
• A walk before or after dinner;
• Less experienced walkers;
• Changeable weather;
• Guests who want to stay close to their accommodation.

Check the route length in advance and choose a walk that suits your pace.

Yes, Texel has three official wheelchair-friendly routes: De Dennen, Krimbos and Waddendijk. These routes are suitable for wheelchairs, rollators, pushchairs and mobility scooters. They use existing walking and cycling junctions on the island.

The route descriptions provide practical information about:

• The surface;
• Possible obstacles;
• Extension options;
• Accessibility along the way.

This also makes the routes suitable for visitors who prefer to walk comfortably on easy-to-use paths. The wheelchair routes can be downloaded free of charge via VVV Texel.

Yes, Texel is very suitable for walking with a dog. There are many routes through dunes, woodland, polders and along the beach. However, leash rules and access restrictions vary by area and season.

Please take into account:

• Leash rules in nature areas;
• The breeding season and vulnerable nature;
• Rules on the beach;
• Routes where dogs are not allowed;
• Enough water for longer walks.

Check the current dog rules for the area where you would like to walk in advance.