Creek Area Ouwerkerk - Nature
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 walking and birdwatching.
- Woods: Consisting of oak, poplar, ash, elm and beech. Breeding ground for songbirds such as chiffchaff and willow warbler.
- Salt plants: The presence of samphire and sea aster gives the area its distinctive character.
- Inlaag: Between the sea dike and the large creek along the Weg van de Buitenlandse Pers; an important place for coastal birds to breed and shelter at high tide.
- Birdwatching: Spot kingfishers, swans, woodpeckers, grebes and birds of prey. In winter, you may even see a peregrine falcon hunting at high speed.
Practical information
- Parking: The spacious car park at the Watersnoodmuseum is an ideal starting point for visiting the creek area.
- Watersnoodmuseum: A must-visit, perfect to combine with a walk. This impressive museum is located in the caissons used after the North Sea Flood to close the dikes.
- Walking routes: Staatsbosbeheer has set out two marked routes, both starting and ending at the car park of the Watersnoodmuseum.
- Red Route (8 km): The most popular route, taking you through the varied landscape of the creek area.
- White Route (4 km): A shorter walk around the Oostkreek, ideal for those with less time or seeking a quieter trip.
For information
Weg van de Buitenlandse Pers, Ouwerkerk
Display Creek Area Ouwerkerk