Two gems of the National Park Dunes of Texel in one excursion! Join this varied walk and get to know two special nature reserves: the salt marsh area of the Mokbaai and the wet dune valleys of the Geul. Due to the inflow of salt water, special vegetation has developed in the Mokbaai. At low tide, countless birds eat here. The dune valleys of the Geul contain fresh water. Many special plant species can be found there. The walking excursion offers nice surprises in every season. In the winter months, the (crust) mosses are at their most beautiful. Spring is the time of breeding spoonbills, herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls. In the summer, we see a large variety of flowering plants that attract all kinds of life. In the autumn, the Mokbaai is an important stopover for migratory birds. They find food here and rest before flying on again. A large part of the route is not accessible without a guide. Please note: good high boots are required in the winter months. Good walking shoes are recommended in the summer. There is a minimum number of participants for this activity. If there are too few participants, you will be informed in advance whether the activity can take place. Start time: see the calendar with the price overview. The excursion lasts 2 hours. Costs: adult (from 13 years) € 14. Child (8 to 12 years) € 9.50. Age: from 8 years.
Den Hoorn
Nature and Field trips
all ages
The excursion starts at the small house at Mokweg 14, 1797 SB Den Hoorn.
Age: from 8 years. Good high boots are necessary in the winter months. Good walking shoes are recommended in summer. Dogs are not allowed. Unfortunately, children in a buggy or baby carrier are not allowed. You will be called if the excursion is canceled. The excursion is in Dutch.
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A short distance outside De Koog in the dunes near paal 17, you will find the nature museum and seal sanctuary Ecomare. seals If you want to see a seal up close, this is possible in Ecomare. The seals are fed at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. During the feeding, everything is told about the seals that live in Ecomare. You can also admire other sea creatures in Ecomare. The bird sanctuary can be visited and there is a whale room with skeletons of various whales and dolphins. nature education There are various exhibitions about the Wadden Sea, the North Sea and nature on Texel. Do you want to experience nature up close? Then book an excursion at Ecomare led by a guide.
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