This page features a selection of the best hiking trails in Texel recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts. Whether you want to go for a leisurely walk on easy trails or a tackle more challenging hike, you are bound to find it in Texel! Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your hiking trip.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Texel
Hiking Trail
· Texel
Walk from Cocksdorp to De Koog
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20 km
4:55 h
34 m
36 m
This route gives you a good impression of what Texel has to offer.
Hiking Trail
· Texel
Hiking route west side of Texel
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Difficulty
moderate
38.2 km
9:30 h
25 m
38 m
On this route, you walk from the harbor of Texel via De Koog to Cocksdorp.
Hiking Trail
· West Frisian Islands
Paal 9 - Den Hoog - De Geul - Paal 9
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.8 km
3:00 h
15 m
15 m
A hike in the southwest of Texel
Hiking Trail
· West Frisian Islands
From De Koog to De Slufter and back
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
12.6 km
3:00 h
48 m
48 m
A beautiful beach and dune hike on Texel
Hiking Trail
· Texel
Short walking route Dunes Texel
recommended route
4.5 km
1:05 h
14 m
14 m
During this route, you walk through the dunes of Texel.
Hiking Trail
· West Frisian Islands
Short walking route South Texel
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.2 km
1:28 h
8 m
7 m
Along the Hartingpad around one of the Horsmeertjes and a bit of Hors included. Beautiful nature.
Hiking Trail
· West Frisian Islands
Circular route De Slufter from Paal 28
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.2 km
1:31 h
48 m
46 m
Along the beach to the tidal channel of De Slufter. Return through the dunes and the nature reserve.
Hiking Trail
· Texel
Walking route Bollekamer Texel
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Difficulty
easy
8.3 km
2:00 h
7 m
7 m
The Bollekamer is part of the Texel Dunes National Park and during this walking route you walk along the heath and through the dunes.
Hiking Trail
· West Frisian Islands
Circular route around the lighthouse of De Cocksdorp, Texel
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.7 km
2:18 h
26 m
26 m
Beautiful, varied circular route around the lighthouse with dunes, forest, beach, and sheep pastures
Hiking Trail
· West Frisian Islands
Circular hike from De Krim to the lighthouse
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.5 km
2:49 h
97 m
97 m
The route runs from the De Krim campsite to the lighthouse and returns to the starting point via the beach and De Cocksdorp.
Wandel door het nationaal park duinen van Texel
Wandel door de Hors
Hiking Trail
· Texel
Hiking route De Hors
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
10 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
1 m
Descent
1 m
During this walk, you will discover a piece of nature that is part of the Texel Dunes National Park.
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De natuur bij de Slufter
Hiking Trail
· Texel
Slufter walking route
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
9.5 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
4 m
Descent
4 m
During this walk, you will discover the unique landscape of the Slufter.
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Wandelen door de Bollekamer
Hiking Trail
· Texel
Walking route Bollekamer Texel
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
8.3 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
7 m
Descent
7 m
The Bollekamer is part of the Texel Dunes National Park and during this walking route you walk along the heath and through the dunes.
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Speel en geniet bij het Krimbos
Hiking Trail
· Texel
Hiking route Krimbos Texel
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
7.4 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
6 m
Descent
6 m
During this route, you walk through the youngest forest in the Netherlands.
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De vuurtoren van Texel
Architecture
· West Frisian Islands
Lighthouse Texel
West Frisian Islands
This lighthouse is the eye catcher of Texel.
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Ecomare de bezienswaardigheid van Texel
Leisure Park
· West Frisian Islands
Ecomare
West Frisian Islands
Ecomare is a seal shelter.
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Dorpjes op Texel
Local Village
· West Frisian Islands
De Koog
West Frisian Islands
'De Koog' is one of the biggest places of Texel.
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