Schokland Ruins Route

(7.6 km)

In the past, this would have been a walk with the rushing of waves in the background. Now the calls of birds echo above a vast green landscape. The Ruins Route follows the contours of southern Schokland, surrounded by forests, marshes and wet grasslands. A beautiful setting to let the stories of the former Zuiderzee island sink in.

The Ruins Route takes you past the following highlights:

  • Stones from the far north
  • Schokkerbos
  • Century-old picnic table
  • Church ruins of Ens
  • De Zuidert
  • Middelbuurt

In the complete route description you will find more information about these highlights, including beautiful nature photos and fun facts. This route description can be downloaded from the website of Het Flevo-landschap, which manages the area over which the walking route runs. Download those detailed directions here.

A few practical matters:

  • You can …

In the past, this would have been a walk with the rushing of waves in the background. Now the calls of birds echo above a vast green landscape. The Ruins Route follows the contours of southern Schokland, surrounded by forests, marshes and wet grasslands. A beautiful setting to let the stories of the former Zuiderzee island sink in.

The Ruins Route takes you past the following highlights:

  • Stones from the far north
  • Schokkerbos
  • Century-old picnic table
  • Church ruins of Ens
  • De Zuidert
  • Middelbuurt

In the complete route description you will find more information about these highlights, including beautiful nature photos and fun facts. This route description can be downloaded from the website of Het Flevo-landschap, which manages the area over which the walking route runs. Download those detailed directions here.

A few practical matters:

  • You can park your car for free in the car park near visitor centre De Gesteentetuin
  • Visitor centre De Gesteentetuin can be visited and has a (disabled) toilet. Coffee and tea are also available. Please note: De Gesteentetuin has limited opening hours.
  • There are (picnic) benches along the route.
  • This route is fun to walk with children. Parts of the route are paved and accessible for a pram. Other parts can be uneven and muddy.
  • Dogs are welcome, but please keep them on a lead.

Sights on this route

1

Visitors Centre De Gesteentetuin Schokland

Keileemweg 1
8319 AC Schokland
Visitors Centre De Gesteentetuin Schokland
2

Schokkerbos

Schokkerbos
Keileemweg 1
8319 AC Schokland
Schokkerbos
3

Museum Schokland (World Heritage)

Middelbuurt 3
8319 AB Schokland
Museum Schokland (World Heritage)
4

Visitors Centre De Gesteentetuin Schokland

Keileemweg 1
8319 AC Schokland
Visitors Centre De Gesteentetuin Schokland