Cycling in and around Renesse

Around Renesse you cycle on flat, well signposted paths through dunes, woodland and polders, with Lake Grevelingen and the Oosterschelde always close by.

Woods and dunes: via the Kop van Schouwen you ride to Boswachterij Westerschouwen, one of the nature reserves close to the village.
Hire in the village: no bike with you? The bike hire shops in the centre have one ready.
Plan your own ride: the junction network of Schouwen-Duiveland makes it easy to put together your own cycling route.
Across the dam: on the Brouwersdam you ride between the North Sea and Lake Grevelingen.
Bike and beach: leave your bike at a beach entrance and walk straight onto the wide beach.
Prefer to walk? Then take a look at our walking routes around Renesse.

Bicycle hire

Renesse has 3 bike hire shops, all a short distance from the church tower in the centre.

Fiets aan Zee: on the Roelandsweg, close to the attractions in the centre of Renesse.
Fixabike Renesse: on the Wilhelminaweg, a few hundred metres from the church tower.
Beachweb sports: on the Vroonweg, also within walking distance of the village centre.
Book ahead: in high season it is wise to reserve in advance, especially if you want an e-bike.

Fixabike Renesse

Wilhelminaweg 6
tel. +31 111 461 146
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Beachweb sports

Vroonweg 44
tel. +31 111 463 520
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Fiets aan Zee

Roelandsweg 1
tel. +31 850 606 047
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3 Cycling routes

The cycling routes around Renesse take you through dunes and woodland, past the Slapershil lookout tower and along the dikes by the water.

A view from above: the Slapershil lookout tower stands on the Blinkert, the highest natural point of the island, in the middle of the forest.
Ancient grasslands: between Renesse and Burgh-Haamstede you pass the Vroongronden, once the shared pastures of the villagers.
Birdwatching: on the Oosterschelde lies De Prunje, part of Plan Tureluur, where large flocks of waders rest in spring and autumn.
Plompe Toren: a ride to the Plompe Toren on the Oosterschelde follows mostly quiet polder roads.
Junctions: follow the numbered signs and combine beach, woods and polders into a day trip.

18 Nature reserves

From Renesse you can reach 18 nature reserves by bike, from salty creeks to the largest national park in the Netherlands.

Grevelingen: the largest saltwater lake in Europe borders Renesse; halfway along the Brouwersdam lies the Kabbelaarsbank nature area.
Krekengebied De Schelphoek: created by a dike breach during the 1953 flood disaster, now a quiet area full of creeks and birds near Serooskerke.
Oosterschelde National Park: at more than 37,000 hectares the largest national park in the Netherlands; from the dike you can see seals resting at low tide.
Boswachterij Westerschouwen: the largest forest in Zeeland, with cycle paths past small dune lakes and a good chance of spotting deer.

Creek Area Ouwerkerk

The Creek Area Ouwerkerk lies to the east of Zierikzee, on the southern side of Schouwen-Duiveland. - Origin: A 140-hectare nature reserve created after the dike breach during the North Sea Flood of 1953 and later transferred to Staatsbosbeheer. - Creek Area: A varied landscape of water, woods and inlagen, perfect for ...

Weg van de Buitenlandse Pers, Ouwerkerk

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Creek Area De Schelphoek

The Schelphoek is located near Serooskerke, on the southern side of the island. - Formation: Created by a major dike breach during the North Sea Flood of 1953, forming a deep inlet. - Nature reserve: Now protected and managed by Staatsbosbeheer, featuring a mix of creeks, mudflats, salt marshes, and woodland. - Bird area: ...

Schelphoek, Serooskerke (Schouwen)

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National Park Oosterschelde

National Park Oosterschelde is, with more than 37,000 hectares, the largest national park in the Netherlands. It is located between the Zeeland islands of Schouwen-Duiveland, Tholen and Noord-Beveland. - Tidal area: largely made up of water, mudflats, salt marshes, sandbanks and dykes. Tides create a constantly changing ...

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Grevelingen

The Grevelingen is a unique nature and recreation area where salty sea air, wide views, recreation and adventure come together. This unique area, often simply called "the Grevelingen", lies between Goeree-Overflakkee (north side) and Schouwen-Duiveland (south side). - Largest saltwater lake in Europe: 14,000 hectares in ...

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Vroongronden

The Vroongronden lie on the eastern side of the Kop van Schouwen, between Burgh-Haamstede and Renesse. The open grassland has a rich history and today it is a valuable nature reserve. - Ancient grasslands: Originally used as communal pastures for villagers, now a unique cultural landscape preserved through the ...

Vroonweg

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Plan Tureluur

Plan Tureluur is located along the southern coast of Schouwen-Duiveland, south of Serooskerke and west of Zierikzee. - Origin: Large-scale nature development project launched in the 1990s to restore the severely declining bird population in Zeeland. - Size: over 4,400 hectares, consisting of former farmland transformed ...

Inlaagweg, Kerkwerve

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De Prunje (Prunjepolder)

The Prunje, also known as Prunjepolder, forms the most well-known sub-area within Plan Tureluur. - Bird paradise: the most famous spot for birdwatchers with huge numbers of waders and migratory birds, especially in spring and autumn. - Prunjehil: multiple viewpoints located in the heart of the area, offering excellent ...

Hoosjesweg, Serooskerke (Schouwen)

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Kabbelaarsbank

The nature reserve Kabbelaarsbank is located on the Grevelingenmeer, roughly halfway along the Brouwersdam, between Goeree-Overflakkee and Schouwen-Duiveland. What can you expect at the Kabbelaarsbank? It is a surprisingly varied place for anyone who wants to escape the bustle of the beach, dam and watersports for a whil ...

Brouwersdam, Ouddorp

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