View of De Slufter Beach – The dunes of Texel loop from Krimweg

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View of De Slufter Beach – The dunes of Texel loop from Krimweg

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View of De Slufter Beach – The dunes of Texel loop from Krimweg

02:08

8.38km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.68 km for 1.53 km

Open: • September 1-February 29 (otherwise closed)

After 5.38 km for 577 m

Open: • September 1-February 29 (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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184 m

View of the North Sea Coast

Highlight • Beach

1.52 km

Beach

2.08 km

Naaktstrand Texel

Beach

2.69 km

View of De Slufter Beach

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De Slufter on Texel is a unique nature reserve that is directly connected to the North Sea. It is a salt marsh area where seawater has free rein, causing a …

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2.75 km

Paal 25 Beach, Duinen van Texel

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The photo moment of the year for years. Pole 25.20

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5.28 km

View of De Slufter

Highlight • Viewpoint

During the bird breeding season in spring, this path through the dunes is closed.

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7.14 km

Wild Horses Viewpoint, De Slufter, Duinen van Texel

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If you're lucky, you can admire the Texel wild horses here.

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7.69 km

Wild Horses in Duinen van Texel

Highlight • Natural

8.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

2.10 km

209 m

170 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

3.01 km

240 m

138 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

13°C

11°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 46.0 km/h

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Comments

December 8, 2021,Paal28, de Lange dam, Slufter

The hike along the "Lange dam" is only possible in autumn and winter due to the breeding season.

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October 5, 2024,Texel: Dünen und Strand, ohne Leuchtturm

When the sun is shining so brightly, it is truly a sacrifice to be outside in this place. Ugh! 😜

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March 18, 2022,Paal 28 - Slufter - Heide🥰

From Paal 28 we are this afternoon along the beach towards Slufter. My mam made it to the slufter with me, the others are back before then. From slufter mam and I are back through the heath. The gate wasn't locked. At the Paal, however, the gate to the heath was closed.. . 1.3. until August breeding and setting time... …

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December 25, 2023,Slufter Texel

1. De Slufter on Texel is a unique nature reserve, known for its open connection with the North Sea, through which seawater can flow into the area.

2. It is an important breeding area for birds, including the ringed plover and the spoonbill, which build their nests here in the salt marshes and dunes.

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