Damhert Route – explore Oranjezon Nature Reserve

Get ready for an adventurous and varied walk along the Damhertroute. At 6.5 kilometers, this is the longest and most varied route through the Oranjezon nature reserve.

This route introduces you to all the characteristic landscape elements of this area. From the infiltration channels with their colorful dragonflies to the coniferous forest, where you can catch the knocking of woodpeckers if you're lucky. Further on you enter the open dunes, where you can hear the song of woodlarks. Finally, you walk through the damp dune valleys, where the natterjack toads feel at home.

One of the highlights of the Damhertroute is the chance to spot deer. The chance is greatest when you walk on the southern edge of the area.

Your walk starts at the end of a quiet, car-free road (Koningin Emmaweg 22). You can get here on foot or by bicycle. Convenient free bicycle storage is available. If you come by car, you can park for a fee at the public car park at Koningin Emmaweg 26. From there it is only a seven-minute walk to the starting point of the route.

At the starting point you will find an information board with fascinating details about the area and the different routes you can take.

You can arrange access to the Oranjezon nature reserve as follows:

- Children up to 16 years: free entrance.
- Holders of a donor pass from Het Zeeuwse Landschap: free admission for 2 adults upon presentation of the pass.
- Other visitors: €1 per person. Tickets are available at the ticket machine at the entrance.