Northern tip of North Holland

Discover the eastern side of Hollands Kroon on an unforgettable cycling route. History is reflected everywhere in the landscape. Cycle through the vast Wieringermeerpolder, past sturdy pumping stations, picturesque villages, and historic dikes.

This stage is the shortest of the North Holland Trail. From Wieringerwaard—a typical North Holland village with a white church, monumental farmhouses, and a 50-meter-high old water tower—it is only 10 kilometers to Kolhorn, an old fishing village that used to lie on the Zuiderzee. Here, you are constantly on the border between old and new land.

For a long time, Wieringen was the smallest Wadden Island, about ten kilometers long and two to three kilometers wide. After the closure of sea inlets, the reclamation of the Wieringermeer, and the construction of the Afsluitdijk, the island became encapsulated within the mainland.

Den Helder is located at the very tip of the northernmost point of North Holland. You can easily spend a whole day at this most important naval base in the Netherlands. The history here dates back to Napoleon, who had four large forts built just before he was exiled to Elba. You can still visit this Den Helder Defence Line.

Those traveling to Den Helder are rewarded with a surprising route. From winding dune paths to the dead-straight Wadden Sea dike.

Lisse has the reputation, but the largest fields of flower bulbs are located in the northernmost part of North Holland. Spring is a beautiful time to explore this stage. Some farmers have opened their paths to walkers. Consequently, the North Holland Trail runs straight through the bulb fields.

Discover the beautiful area of the former island of Wieringen, an Eldorado for nature lovers and peace seekers. You walk along the Wadden Sea for a large part of the route.

An intriguing walk through the polder landscape from Wieringerwaard to the former island of Wieringen, with panoramic views and stories of the struggle against the water.

On Texel, spring announces itself in an endearing way. With thousands of woolly, bleating lambs on Texel sheep farms and in the meadows.

Cycling through a landscape with open polders, abundant water, dikes, reed beds, arable fields, meadows, polder forests, and a former island.

This walk follows the Sommelpaadje, a walking path near the village of De Waal. It takes you past turf walls and sheep pastures, across the oldest part of Texel. You will also pass the Waalenburg polder.

Yes, walking in and around Den Helder is absolutely worthwhile! This varied route starts at Den Helder Zuid station; easy to reach as the intercity train stops there. From the station, you head into the De Nollen nature reserve;

Discover the rich history of Wieringen, from Viking chatting to the story of the German Crown Prince, during this fascinating route along the Wadden Sea. Full of history and beautiful vistas!

From De Haukes, you walk back to Kolhorn, which is an important junction in the upper part of the Noord-Hollandpad. However, it would be a shame not to incorporate the special atmosphere of the former island of Wieringen into the Noord-Hollandpad. That is why a branch (stages 6 and 7) runs here to and from Kolhorn.

Paddle 9 km along the Amstelmeer Canal from Den Oever to De Haukes, a peaceful canoe, kayak, and SUP route through the former island of Wieringen.

This route takes you across Wieringen, the former island where the Afsluitdijk meets the shore in North Holland. Here, you walk through a rolling green landscape of moraines formed during the penultimate Ice Age, about 150,000 years ago.

Discover Wieringen: an intimate walking paradise of 21 km along Wadden dikes, historic duck decoys, and the NieuwlandWaard polder. Spot kingfishers and explore a unique landscape.

The Eierland Dunes are located in the north of Texel. The defining feature of this area is, of course, the red lighthouse. That is why this route is also known as the Lighthouse Route. But you can also enjoy excellent birdwatching here in De Cocksdorp!