A wide viewpoint over the dunes in the Kop van Schouwen, where sand, beach grass and dune valleys alternate. The highest point offers a spectacular panorama over the vast dune landscape, a paradise for hikers and nature lovers.

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Stepping out of the pine forest on the western edge of Kop van Schouwen, endless dunes with tousled strands of seaweed and marram grass open up to the sea. To the north, you'll spot the picturesque Nieuw-Haamstede lighthouse, like a postcard idyll. A place to breathe and recharge.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, Netherlands

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