wadlopen
mudflat hiking, mudflat walking
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
ˈʋɑtˌloːpə(n)
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Cultural Note
Wadlopen is a uniquely Dutch activity where you walk across the mudflats of the Wadden Sea at low tide, sometimes all the way to a Wadden Island. It requires a licensed guide and is both physically demanding and unforgettable. The Wadden Sea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
📝 Example Sentences
We gaan dit weekend wadlopen op het Wad.
We are going mudflat hiking on the Wadden Sea this weekend.
Wadlopen kan alleen bij laag water.
Mudflat hiking is only possible at low tide.
Het was mijn eerste keer wadlopen en het was fantastisch.
It was my first time mudflat hiking and it was fantastic.