Watten-Route

101:16 h
423.93 km
15 m
14 m
-4 m
11 m
15 m
Start: Friesland
Destination: East Frisia

Experience a cross-border hike along the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Wadden Sea from Friesland (NL), through Groningen (NL) to East Frisia (DE). On a hike, you have the opportunity to explore the Wadden Sea area. Who can say they have walked along the largest tidal area in the world on foot? Because only here do you hike across borders! On the long-distance hiking trail "Watten-Route," which is part of the European long-distance hiking trail E9, you hike from the Netherlands to East Frisia (DE) and experience fascinating landscape sections.

Hike across borders from Friesland, through Groningen to East Frisia and explore the diverse landscapes of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Wadden Sea. With the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Wadden Sea on your doorstep, nature lovers find a special habitat. The Watten-Route is a long-distance hiking trail along the World Natural Heritage Wadden Sea, accompanying you from the Netherlands to East Frisia in Germany. You hike through various landscape sections, enjoy the tranquility, the wide view, and are always in touch with the National Park. With the North Sea air in your ears and the taste of salt on your lips, the North Sea is a constant companion on your hike. But even inland, you feel the effects of ebb and flow. Dikes lining the path or migratory birds resting on meadows. Always stay alert!

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Directions & Parking facilities

For further information, please contact the following:

Friesland (NL):

Province Fryslân

www.friesland.nl

Tel: +31(0)58-292 5925

VVV Groningen

info@vvvgroningen.nl

Tel: +31(0)50 313 9741

East Frisia Tourism GmbH

urlaub@ostfriesland.de

Tel: +49(0)491 - 91 96 96 60

www.ostfriesland.de

Additional information

www.watten-route.com

License (master data)

Oliver Knagge

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

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Activity Center Staatsbosbeheer, Groningen
Sealion Center Pieterburen, Groningen
Noordkaap, northernmost point of the Netherlands, Groningen
Historic Menkemaburg, Groningen
Kiekkaaste Birdwatching Hut, Groningen
National Park Lauwersmeer, Dark Sky Park, Groningen
Historic Harbor Weener, East Frisia
Art Hall Emden, East Frisia
Energy, Education and Experience Center Aurich, East Frisia
UNESCO World Natural Heritage Wadden Sea Visitor Center Wilhelmshaven, East Frisia
Park of Gardens Bad Zwischenahn, East Frisia

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