Lamb walk on the Hoge Berg

Are you coming to see lambs on the Hoge Berg? In the spring you can see them running and jumping everywhere. The Hoge Berg is an ancient, rolling icon landscape. Sheep have been grazing here for centuries. You can see that in the sheep sheds, the vortexes and the many garden walls that you walk past. The lamb walk also takes you past grove 't Doolhof and insect reserve De Zandkuil. Do you want to see more? The walk can easily be extended to the Georgian cemetery, the Wezenputten and the Brakestein country estate. The Bakker family of sheep farm De Waddel maintains the landscape on the Hoge Berg and works in a nature-inclusive way and as circular as possible. The walk is 3.3 km and takes you largely on unpaved paths. Boots or sturdy shoes are recommended. You will receive a route booklet with information about the area and De Waddel. There is also a longer route. For children there is a treasure hunt with a woolly surprise and you will also receive a package with goodies from De Waddel: a piece of sheep cheese, a sheep sausage and a jar of quince jelly. To enjoy on the go or at home afterwards. Times: on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays you can book the walk at various times. Look for the times in the calendar at the price overview. Costs: € 18.50 per group (from 1 to 8 people). Please note: you book 1 ticket for the whole group! The treasure hunt incl. surprise costs € 2.50 per child. You pay this on arrival at the farm. Tickets are available, click on 'View times' to book. Can't do this? Then call +31222 314 741 or visit the VVV Texel shop.

Practical

  • Den Burg

  • Tickets via VVV, Nature, and Hikes

  • all ages


Location

Start at the farm shop of Schapenbedrijf De Waddel. Westergeest 4, 1791 LJ Den Burg.


Important to know

It is convenient to wear boots. Dogs are only allowed on the short walk. This activity is for one family/group (max. 8 people). Do you want to come with a larger group? Do you have questions or special dietary requirements? Send a message to Marjon Bakker: +31628108651.


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Schapenbedrijf De Waddel

Schapenbedrijf De Waddel

At De Waddel cloche farm (from 1625) at the foot of the Hoge Berg, the farm shop and fresh and frozen vending machines sell raw milk sheep's cheese and real Texel lamb. feeding sheep All kinds of fun and educational activities are also organised, such as guided tours, tastings and knapsack tours. You can also go once with the farmer to feed the sheep. During the activities you can enjoy the sheep and the iconic landscape De Hoge Berg. This sloping area, with garden walls, gullies and sheep sheds, is the oldest part of Texel. Attention for landscape and animals At De Waddel they love this landscape and it is natural for them to take good care of it. They also work in a nature-inclusive way and as circular as possible. The sheep are outside all year round and the lambs are raised with their mothers. Some of the sheep are milked from May to October. They make sheep's cheese from the milk in the traditional way. De Waddel is a member of Slow Food, a worldwide organization that is committed to preserving traditional cuisine and a good, clean and fair food system. Would you like to spend an afternoon with the sheep farmer or take a walk with tasting on the Hoge Berg? Tickets for this are available via this website, view our agenda via 'What's on'.

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