Welcome in Kerkwerve
In the pleasant village of Kerkwerve, the village center is arranged in a ring around the church. This centrally located church from 1900 sits on a slightly elevated mound, also known as a "werf". It is this feature that gave the village its name, Kerkwerve. Visit the village during Open Monument Day and experience the sounds of horses being shod at the farrier's shop (travalje).
Walk trough Kerkwerve
Take a stroll around the church and admire the historic buildings lining the Ring. Here, you'll also find the farrier's shop (travalje). This horseshoeing stall was used for shoeing horses, with the adjacent barn serving as shelter during bad weather. During Open Monument Day, the farrier's shop is operational, allowing visitors to witness and hear the process of horseshoeing. Further along, you'll come across a small statue of a woman on a motorcycle. This depicts resident Sister Zijp-van Bijlo (1895-1967), a district nurse in Kerkwerve who was famous in the village. Her approach on her JaWa motorcycle could be heard from afar during her house visits.
Volg ook één van deze routes - op Schouwen-Duiveland
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Plan Tureluur
On the south coast of Schouwen-Duiveland, you'll find Plan Tureluur. This large area is filled with marshes, creeks, and channels. Much of the nature reserve is inaccessible, but it can be well observed from the dikes surrounding it. In the middle of the area stands the observation tower called Zuidkaap. You can hike to it via unpaved paths and a bridge over the creek. From the tower, you can overlook the creeks, and with some luck, you might spot birds such as godwits, spoonbills, and avocets.
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Staatsbosbeheer
Staatsbosbeheer
On the website of Staatsbosbeheer, you'll find several hiking trails. You can easily explore these routes independently, but Staatsbosbeheer also regularly organizes guided walks through the nature reserves. Dates and times for these walks are listed in an online overview where you can also discover many beautiful viewpoints and outdoor activities.
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Natuurmonumenten
Natuurmonumenten
On the map of Schouwen-Duiveland on the Natuurmonumenten website, you'll find beautiful short hiking trails. One near the Plompe Tower in Koudekerke and another in the Zeepeduinen. Natuurmonumenten also indicates interesting nature excursions with guides on their map when available.
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Route.nl
Route.nl
Here you'll find dozens of hiking trails. Many of them run through the dunes near Renesse and Burgh-Haamstede, but if you scroll down further, you'll discover many more interesting places such as the Prunjepolder, Schuddebeurs, the creek area near Ouwerkerk, or the coast near Bruinisse. If you prefer to plan your own route, they also offer a handy hiking map.