Marieke Duchatteau

Welcome to the Oosterscheldepad (SP-15), a beautiful regional path where you can explore the vast Oosterschelde National Park. You will also discover historic Zeeland towns, literally taste the oyster and mussel culture, and admire the impressive Delta Works. Oh, and bring your binoculars, because it

After a night in Yerseke, it's worth taking a stroll through the village. And, say, do you know the Mosselman (Mussel Man)? No, not yet? Then, at the beginning of the route, step off the official path for a moment to meet him. The statue is the icon of the mussel and oyster village of Yerseke. Did you

Starting from Rilland, you once again follow the coast of the Oosterschelde, with breathtaking views of this unique national park. As Yerseke comes into view, the landscape slowly changes back into vast grasslands and farmland.



A nice stop along the way is the quiet beach of Roelshoek. Depending on whether

From Ossendrecht you walk back towards Zeeland. But apart from being near the provincial borders, you are also close to the border with Belgium here. The ideal place to have a cup of coffee at a border hotel. Then you can set off with good energy afterwards.



Along the way you pass the Bathse Spuisluis

Starting from Bergen op Zoom, you walk along Fort Waterschans, the city's oldest fortification. For centuries, this historical bulwark protected the entrance to the port, was subsequently used for various purposes, and has since been restored to its former glory.



This is followed by a beautiful nature

Tholen has dozens of national monuments. Once you've seen a few, it's time to leave the characteristic town via the fortifications and the impressive Grote or Lievevrouwekerk. Take a deep breath of the Zeeland air, because later today you will set foot in Noord-Brabant.



Along the way you will pass the

The walk from Sint-Maartensdijk leads along a special nature reserve: De Pluimpot. This area is the last remnant of an old sea arm that once split the island of Tholen in two. After the channel was closed off, a quiet nature reserve was created that is today an important place for birds.



After this nature

This stage once again follows the quiet paths and dikes along the Oosterschelde. The salty sea air is only interrupted by the village of Stavenisse, a welcome and pleasant stop today.



Along the route, you'll also encounter several places where you can relax. Idyllic jetties and special benches regularly

After a night in the historic Zierikzee, you leave the city via the harbor. Before you know it, you're walking again in the open landscape of the Oosterschelde. Just like you, the environment here is constantly changing.



You'll be moving mainly today during long stretches along a beautiful coastal path

Today you will get to know the Oosterschelde in detail, which you will have a beautiful view of right from the start of this route. Walking along the dike and along the vast waters, you will see how the landscape changes under the influence of the tides.



Oosterschelde National Park is the largest and