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DISCOVER TERSCHELLING
With about 80 kilometers of cycling paths and about 200 kilometers of hiking trails, you can enjoy the beautiful nature of Terschelling to your heart's content. At Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee, you can rent bicycles and ask for information about various routes you can take on the island.
- 80 kilometers of cycling paths
- 200 kilometers of hiking trails
- kitesurfing, mudflat hiking, beach sailing, and land yachting
- building sandcastles or flying kites
Cycling
Terschelling has a total length of 70 kilometers, which makes it possible to cycle all around the island. At Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee, you can rent bicycles and get information about the different routes.
Cycling Route
ROUND TRIP TERSCHELLING
During this 2.5-hour tour, you’ll experience the island’s stunning nature, salt marshes, dune landscapes, and wild-growing cranberries. The route starts in West-Terschelling and takes you on a round trip past the highlights of this beautiful island.
Cycling Route
TRACKS IN THE SAND
This 40 km cycling route can be ridden in both directions, allowing you to take the wind into account. The route comes with the special book “Tracks in the Sand”, which highlights all locations and their history. Available at the reception.
Cycling Route
ALONG MUDFLATS, POLDERS, DUNES AND FOREST
During this route, you’ll experience many different aspects of Terschelling: the sculpture group “Beelden uit Zee”, the only natural bay in the Netherlands, the harbor of West-Terschelling, and small villages with shops and pubs.
The Cycling Tour Quiz
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE ISLAND
If you want to explore the island and test your knowledge, join our Cycling Tour Quiz. You can pick up a cycling route at the reception, and if you answer all 8 questions correctly, you’ll have a chance to win 2 overnight stays. Let the game begin…
About Terschelling
The wind in your hair, the sea breeze in your nose – that’s Terschelling.
Enjoy the beautifully wide beaches and take a swim in the North Sea, or cycle around the island on a rented bike. During the day, visit a museum or watch the ships arriving in the harbor. In the evening, relax on our terrace or treat yourself to a delicious fish dish in the restaurant.
Hiking Trips
Enjoy walking or cycling and, in the evening, gaze over the mudflats with a stunning sunset. Feel completely immersed in nature in the dunes of Terschelling.
Hiking Route
BEACH & DUNES
A walk along the Groene Strand, through the Doodemanskisten, and over Seinpaalduin. The starting point of this walk is Paviljoen de Walvis in West Terschelling.
Hiking Route
FOREST & POLDER
A walk through the Formerum Forest and the Wilhelminapolder, north of Lies and Formerum. The starting point of this walk is the Natuurschuur in Lies.
Hiking Route
FORESTER’S TRAIL
Walking along the heathlands and dune valleys, you’ll feel completely immersed in nature. In May, you can discover the large colony of cormorants, singing bluethroats, and the flower-rich Sterneplak.