Beach with breakwater and sea dike near Stavenisse

Discover the surroundings of Stavenisse

Head out from ’t Zeevarken. Discover Tholen and the Oosterschelde by bike or on foot, and find beautiful places to stop along the way.

On the way

Discover the surroundings

The island of Tholen is great fun to discover by bike or on foot. There are also some very special and beautiful places to discover in the area around Stavenisse.

By bike

Cycling routes

Stavenisse sits in the middle of Zeeland’s cycling node network. That makes it easy to plan a route of your own, but there are also beautiful routes that have already been mapped out for you.

Our own cycling routes — along the coast of Oosterschelde National Park and via Sint-Annaland across beautiful Tholen — are offered to you by bistro ’t Zeevarken.

  • Map of the Oosterschelde route across Tholen

    Oosterschelde route across Tholen

    36 km · ± 2:06 hours

    A beautiful cycling trip across Tholen along polders, historic villages and the Oosterschelde. Along the way you pass a small ferry and various pleasant stops.

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  • Map of the cycling route along the coast of Oosterschelde National ParkOur route

    Along the coast of Oosterschelde National Park

    54 km · ± 3:10 hours

    Discover the varied island of Tholen with its flower dikes, vast polders and the unique nature of Oosterschelde National Park.

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  • Map of the Stavenisse cycling route

    Stavenisse

    29 km · ± 1:43 hours

    Short cycling route in the area around Stavenisse

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  • Map of the cycling route from Stavenisse to Sint-Maartensdijk

    Stavenisse 2

    23 km

    Short cycling route from Stavenisse to Sint-Maartensdijk and back

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  • Map of the cycling route across Tholen

    Cycling across Tholen

    36 km · ± 2:07 hours

    Discover Tholen with its wide views over the water, charming villages and quiet polder roads.

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  • Map of the cycling route via Sint Annaland across beautiful TholenOur route

    Via Sint Annaland across beautiful Tholen

    35 km · ± 2:03 hours

    Discover Tholen with its wide views over the water, charming villages and quiet polder roads.

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  • Map of the cycling loop around Stavenisse and Scherpenisse

    Tholen loop Stavenisse – Scherpenisse

    41 km

    A lovely route around Stavenisse and Scherpenisse

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Routes range from short afternoon rides to longer cycling trips across Tholen. More routes will follow.

On foot

Walking routes

There is plenty to discover on foot in and around Stavenisse too. Choose a route below that suits you.

  • Stavenisse Stalland Stavenisse

    13.6 km · 3:12 hours

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  • Route Stavenisse

    7.0 km · 1:44 hours

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  • Tholen Stavenisse

    3.8 km · 0:56 hours

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  • Loop around Stavenisse

    6.9 km · 1:42 hours

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  • Stavenisse 8,3kmm

    8.3 km · 2:04 hours

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  • Sint-Maartensdijk to Stavenisse

    9.8 km · 2:27 hours

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Bicycle rack at bistro ’t Zeevarken

A break at ’t Zeevarken

During your cycling or walking trip you are welcome at bistro ’t Zeevarken for a cup of coffee, lunch or a drink.

As a bicycle café on Tholen we are a great restaurant for cyclists to take a break by the harbour. A bicycle pump and repair kit are available for the road ahead.

Together on Tholen

Discover Tholen, together with our partners

From special places and beautiful cycling routes to local initiatives: Tholen has plenty to offer. We enjoy working with the organisations and entrepreneurs who make our surroundings special.