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Explanation of the sign: The Griltjeplak is an old dune valley where a lot of calcareous groundwater still surfaces, also known as seepage. This is unique because there are few valleys left on the island where wet dune nature relies on lime. Waterpracht restores the natural water levels as much as possible. For the Griltjeplak, this means that the water level will actually be slightly lower. Currently, the dam and weir ensure that the water level remains high. This is a relatively large amount of rainwater, which negates the influence of the existing calcareous seepage water. By lowering the water level, the ratio of seepage water to rainwater improves, which benefits the vegetation in the dune valley. The dam you are standing on is called the Weeversdam. It was constructed at the beginning of the last century to prevent the dunes from drying out. South of the dam, the dune valleys were being drained on a large scale for afforestation...

This day was dedicated to exploring the island by land, under mild skies but with a strong headwind from the start. We took the cycle route towards the western tip of the island, following the dunes and the Wadden Sea, with the landscape constantly changing as the kilometers went by. As soon as we entered the village of Oost-Vlieland, on the edge of the ferry dock, a large, intriguing statue greeted us. It depicted a man wearing a tricorn hat, looking proud, almost like a pirate. He was actually Nicolaas Kikkert, a sea captain born in 1824 and originally from the island. He is known for his remarkable naval career and for contributing to the safety of the shipping routes around Vlieland. 🔦 From the lighthouse to the military zone The ride continued to the Vlieland lighthouse, perched on a hilltop offering a breathtaking view of the village's red roofs, the Wadden Sea, and the wooded dunes. We then followed the trail to Posthuis, on the edge of the restricted military zone. A well-deserved break was made there: an aperitif and a light lunch on the terrace, lulled by the sound of the wind in the tall grass. 🌾 Return via the dunes – Nature in its majesty The return journey took us along superb cycle paths winding through the dunes in the eastern part of the island, more sheltered from the wind. This section offered us a true immersion in nature: Seabird watching, Numerous wild plants, Expanses of heather in full bloom, in magnificent shades of mauve and violet. We also came across a tree split by lightning, whose bark still bore the dark traces of burning and the spiral grooves formed by the electrical impact. An impressive sight.

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A nice change between dunes, beach and forest, returning on asphalt along the dike.

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Simply walk out of the dunes on the existing path

Nice point to see both sides

Perfect for a short stop to enjoy nature