Welcome in Sirjansland
Sirjansland is a small village located on Schouwen-Duiveland, situated along the Grevelingenmeer. It's colloquially referred to as Sturjalland or simply Sir. The surrounding area boasts several beautiful nature reserves ideal for hiking. Sirjansland was established in 1305 as a new polder, following significant losses in the Dreischor polder due to the Saint Agatha's Flood. The initiative to reclaim the new polder was led by Jan van Beaumont, a younger brother of Count William III of Holland and Zeeland. This is the origin of the village's name: 's-Heer Jansland.
De Slikken van Dijkwater
Discover the pristine natural beauty of the Slikken van Dijkwater, a unique bird reserve on the coast of the Grevelingen. This area consists of mudflats and a narrow, elongated shell bank that grows annually due to water movements. The bare bank is a favored breeding ground for birds such as the avocet, common tern, Arctic tern, and endangered little tern. During winter months, large flocks of Eurasian dotterels rest on the mudflats.
Volg ook één van deze routes - op Schouwen-Duiveland
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Stadsjuwelenroute in Zierikzee
Stadsjuwelenroute in Zierikzee
Zierikzee is an impressively beautiful city brimming with history and monuments, from city gates to splendid mansions. The Stadsjuwelenroute takes you to all the main monuments of the city. Conveniently, it provides detailed instructions on how to start the route from all parking areas in Zierikzee.
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Stappen door en rond Dreischor
Stappen door en rond Dreischor
The route starts at Museumboerderij Goemanszorg and also ends there. Dreischor was historically known for its flax cultivation. Flax undergoes a labor-intensive process to produce linen. Along Weststraat and Bogerdweg, you'll still find many black barns where flax was stored and processed.
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Natuurmonumenten
Natuurmonumenten
On the Natuurmonumenten website, you can find a map of Schouwen-Duiveland featuring beautiful short hiking trails. There's one near the Plompe Toren in Koudekerke and another in the Zeepeduinen. Natuurmonumenten also marks interesting guided nature excursions on their map when available.
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Route.nl
Route.nl
Here you'll find dozens of hiking trails. Many of them traverse 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.