Kabbelaarsbank - Nature

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 while.

• Varied nature reserve: The Kabbelaarsbank consists of a lovely mix of woodland, open sandy areas, grassland, reed beds, marshy sections, pools and shores along the Grevelingenmeer. This means a walk here feels different every time.
• Created after the Brouwersdam: The area developed after the closure of the Brouwersdam in 1971. What was once mainly a bare sandbank grew into a small-scale nature reserve. The woodland was planted in 1974, while much of the other nature developed spontaneously.
• Short walking routes: For walkers, the Kabbelaarsbank is very accessible. There are marked routes:
  • Blue, around 3 kilometres.
  • Yellow, around 1.5 kilometres.
  Ideal for a short walk, a stroll with children or a peaceful break during a day out at the Brouwersdam.
• Birdwatching: The blue walking route passes two birdwatching screens:
  • North
  • South
  From here, you can look out over the Grevelingenmeer and the small bird islands. With a bit of luck, you may see avocets, spoonbills, common terns, shelducks, curlews, Kentish plovers and little egrets.
• Beautiful in every season: In winter and early spring, you may sometimes see species such as the red-breasted merganser along the shores. In summer, the paths are often full of flowers, and in damp dune valleys plants such as grass-of-Parnassus, centaury and sometimes orchids grow.
• Views over the Grevelingenmeer: During the walk, sheltered woodland paths and open views alternate. One moment you are walking among the trees, and shortly afterwards you are standing by the water with views over the Grevelingen and the surrounding nature.

Practical information

The Kabbelaarsbank is not a large nature reserve that requires a whole day, but rather a pleasant and surprisingly varied stop along the way.

• Starting point: A good starting point for a walk can be found on the Middelplaatweg. From here, you can easily walk into the nature reserve and there is also plenty of space to park the car.
• Access: The area is public and free to visit. For bird lovers, binoculars are definitely worth bringing.

Visit the Kabbelaarsbank for a short, peaceful and varied nature walk with views over the Grevelingenmeer.

Furthermore Kabbelaarsbank is near the following sights: Kabbelaarsbank Zuid (±300 m), Kabbelaarsbank Noord (±350 m), Aqua Mundo Port Zélande (±650 m), Zeeland Buitenland (±900 m) & Sailing & Surfing Centre Brouwersdam (±1,2 km).

For information

Brouwersdam, Ouddorp