The Top 20 Lakes around Texel
Looking to visit the best lakes around Texel? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Texel’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Utopia Bird Sanctuary
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Just switch off and listen to the waterfowl.
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Zandkes Bird Sanctuary
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De Zandkes is a bird sanctuary within the dike on the east bank of the island, halfway between Oudeschild and De Cocksdorp. You can linger and relax at the numerous rest areas.
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Harmplas Grazing Area, Den Helder–Callantsoog Dunes
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The Graelijksheidsduinen are grazed by Scottish Highlanders. Some Konik horses also help with the
Grafaliteitsduinen. The grazing
in these areas ensures varied plant growth, in one place the vegetation is …
Grafaliteitsduinen. The grazing
in these areas ensures varied plant growth, in one place the vegetation is …
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De Bollekamer Dune Valley
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The dune area Bollekamer is located between the Hoornderslag and the Jan Ayeslag, in the southwest of Texel. The wide valleys are covered with dune heather and you can see …
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The Hors Ponds
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The Hors is a vast beach and dune area that is still growing. Therein lie two lakes, the De Horsmeertjes. Between the lakes there is a nice resting place, or viewpoint overlooking the smaller lake.
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