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Hoornerbos

Island of Terschelling  >  Netherlands

The Hoornerbos is located in the middle of the island of Terschelling near the village of Hoorn. A 6 km marked hiking trail leads through the forest.

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Most recent update 30 ianuarie 2025

Description

The Hoornerbos was originally a pine forest, but gradually deciduous trees have also been planted. The forest is close to the sea and the pines on the north side of the forest have partly died due to the salty sea breeze. The forest is a good area for species of the forest such as Ciocănitoare pestriță mare, Pițigoi de brădet, Pitulice fluierătoare, Cojoaică cu degete scurte, Scatiu, Aușel cu cap galben, Forfecuță and Muscar sur. During migration rarities like Pitulice cu sprânceană galbenă can show up here.

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Nederlands: Het Hoornerbos ligt midden op Terschelling bij het dorpje Hoorn. Het was van oorspong een dennenbos maar geleidelijk aan zijn er ook loofbomen geplant. Het Hoornerbos ligt relatief dicht bij zee en dat kun je ook wel zien. De dennen aan de noordkant van het bos zijn deels afgestorven door de zoute zeewind. Goed gebied voor soorten van het bos zoals Ciocănitoare pestriță mare, Pițigoi de brădet, Pitulice fluierătoare, Cojoaică cu degete scurte, Scatiu, Aușel cu cap galben, Forfecuță en Muscar sur. Soms duiken tijdens de trek zeldzaamheden als Pitulice cu sprânceană galbenă op. In het bos groeien de zeldzame dennenorchis en de kleine keverorchis.

Details

Access

Easy to reach from the village of Hoorn. A walking route of six kilometers has been set out. The marking of the walking route is blue.

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Nederlands: Gemakkelijk te bereiken vanuit het dorp Hoorn. Er is een wandelroute uitgezet van zes kilometer. De markering van de wandelroute is blauw.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest

Conditions

Dry

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Place to stay

Special Birdingplaces Offer: Hotel De Walvisvaarder

Island of Terschelling  >  Netherlands

Hotel – Restaurant de Walvisvaarder has been combining informality with hospitality for more than 50 years. Perfectly centrally located for bird watching on the beautiful island of Terschelling. Close to mudflats, beach, forest and polder. In the hotel, freedom and casualness are combined with hospitality, which brings people back to Terschelling every year. The converted farm in the little village of Lies is an ideal base from which to explore the island. After a day of bird watching or a long walk on the beach, you can enjoy a drink at our bar or on our terrace. When it is a bit colder outside, the fireplace burns in the evening. Cosy, enjoy, a second home….

Offer

10% discount on the room rate + free rental bike with 7 gears. If you book between mid-November and mid-March, you will even receive a 15% discount on the room rate (+ free bike rental). This discount is not valid during the Christmas holidays. Mention 'Birdingplaces Offer' when booking.

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