De Zuidkaap Observation Tower – View of the Oosterschelde loop from Serooskerke

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De Zuidkaap Observation Tower – View of the Oosterschelde loop from Serooskerke

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4.6

(23)

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De Zuidkaap Observation Tower – View of the Oosterschelde loop from Serooskerke

03:05

12.2km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 630 m for 2.91 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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30 m

View over the Oosterschelde

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Always fun on the waterfront

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536 m

Phoenix Caisson Viewpoint, Oosterschelde

Highlight • Viewpoint

This Cassion ( a left-over from D-Day) was one of the 5 used to close the dike after the flood of '53.

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5.71 km

Plan Tureluur Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Until the 1990s, this was agricultural land, but it was returned to nature. Today, the area is characterized by ponds, mudflats, and grasslands. In short: a paradise for birds!

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9.05 km

De Zuidkaap Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climbing this watchtower is literally a highlight. Once at the top you look far over the Prunje and the Oosterschelde.

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9.08 km

Memorial Column “Rykel ten Kate”

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The memorial is a tribute to Rykel ten Kate (1912-1992).

Rykel was a well-known nature photographer and nature lover from Zierikzee.
He played an important role in nature conservation on …

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9.20 km

Access to the “Plan Tureluur” nature reserve

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The nature reserve was created between 1991 and 2014 because a lot of the tidal area outside the dikes had been lost due to the arrival of the Delta Works.

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10.8 km

View of the Oosterschelde

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful long and wide walking and cycling path that offers a beautiful view of the Oosterschelde.

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11.0 km

De Prunjehil Viewpoint

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An informative viewing platform built on a former rubbish dump. It offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area.

It was designed by Cees Bakker on behalf of Staatsbosbeheer.

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12.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.83 km

2.66 km

2.65 km

2.06 km

2.05 km

Surfaces

4.20 km

3.00 km

2.92 km

2.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

13°C

9°C

66 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

January 22, 2023,Nationaal Park Oosterschelde: Schelphoek en Plan Tureluur vanuit Serooskerke Schouwen

A (quite) cold but beautiful walk over the dikes, through the polders and past a piece of Dutch history. References to the flood disaster of 1953 can be found everywhere.

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September 14, 2023,Wanderung Serooskerke

I can't really recommend the tour with a dog. It's just too asphalt-heavy and there's almost no shade along the way or the possibility for the dog to cool down. At least with the weather like today.
It's definitely a nice route by bike.

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