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Hidden gems in Rockanje
Behind the wide beach of Rockanje lie dune lakes and quiet paths where you can enjoy the nature of Voorne in peace.
- Quackjeswater: in the dunes near Rockanje lies the Quackjeswater, a dune lake that formed in the 17th century, surrounded by damp woodland with old, twisted oaks. Spoonbills nest on a small island and cormorants have a colony here too. From the viewpoint, about 300 metres from the car park, you look right onto the colony. A 3 km trail marked with red posts loops around the lake.
- Breede Water: for even more peace, head to the Breede Water in Voornes Duin, a natural dune lake where many birds rest and breed. Walking routes follow its shores through the dunes.
- Growing stone: in the little pond of De Waal near the village lies a stone that kept growing until the first half of the 20th century. Changes in water management on Voorne mean it no longer grows, but old tales of healing mud and ghosts around the pond live on.
- Nightingale trail: from the Visitors Centre Tenellaplas, the 6 km Nachtegalenroute winds through the Duinen van Oostvoorne. Galloway cattle and Exmoor ponies keep the landscape open, and the Paddenpoelen, wet dune pools, are home to frogs, toads, newts and dragonflies.
Practical tips
These tips help you get even more out of your visit to Rockanje.
- Tides: plan a beach walk or a bike ride along the coast with the tide table.
- The weather: the weather page shows the forecast and hours of sunshine for the coming days.
- By bike: most sights are easy to reach by bike.
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