The Zuid-Kennemerland region offers a striking contrast between coast, countryside and city. Cycling and walking routes wind through the dunes, along the beach and through vast nature reserves, offering ever-changing views. The landscape is characterised by undulating terrain, woodlands and open dune valleys, giving the region a unique character. Historic country estates and urban amenities are situated close together here. Thanks to its good accessibility by public transport and the wide variety of landscapes, Zuid-Kennemerland is an attractive region for those who wish to actively enjoy nature, open spaces and the coast.
Zuid-Kennemerland
Michiel Wijnbergh
Routes in Zuid-Kennemerland
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Wintergasten wandeling
The winter guest walk goes along canals and ditches, with various opportunities to walk closer to a bank. With a visit to the beautiful Zwanenplas, where many winter birds come to spend the winter. So bring binoculars!
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 11.7 km
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Spaarneroute – Wandelen langs het Spaarne in Haarlem
Walk 13.8 km along the Spaarne in Haarlem: from Schoteroog via De Adriaan Mill and the Gravestenenbrug, back via the quiet Parkwijk to the Veerplas.
- Start location
- Haarlem
- Distance
- 13.8 km
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Sculpture Route
An artistic walk through the village and along the sea.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 13.0 km
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The Stinking Bucket
Zandvoort is originally a fishing village. While the men fetched the fish from the sea, the women (mostly) walked to Haarlem with a heavy basket full of fish. Here they traded them in the fish halls. With The Stinking Bucket Route, you follow in the footsteps of these fishwalkers.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 12.1 km
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De Stinkende Emmer fietsroute
Zandvoort is originally a fishing village. Where the men got the fish from the sea, the women (mostly) walked to Haarlem with a heavy basket full of fish. Here they traded them in the fish halls. With the Stinkende Emmer route you follow in the footsteps of these fishmongers.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 23.3 km
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MTB Parcours Zandvoort
The Zandvoort mountain bike trail is located around Circuit Zandvoort. Starting at the entrance at the old Slotemakers skid area, you'll ride approximately 10 kilometers along this challenging trail. Steep descents and climbs, as well as the longest Laarwall in the Netherlands, await you. This trail is closed during events at the circuit.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 9.8 km
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Rondje Haarlem
During this route you will cycle a nice round around Haarlem and ride through the various smaller villages that embrace Haarlem. They all have their own charm but let Haarlem shine in their midst. Cycle through the polder and cross the water on the most beautiful bridges.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 59.0 km
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Hooglanders in Midden-Herenduin
National Park Zuid-Kennemerland is home to several large grazers, such as Scottish Highlanders, Konik horses and Shetland ponies. The animals roam freely here and are used to 'prune' the vegetation in a natural way. You can encounter the animals during the walk.
- Start location
- Bloemendaal
- Distance
- 17.0 km
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Hooglanders in Midden-Herenduin
National Park Zuid-Kennemerland is home to several large grazers, such as Scottish Highlanders, Konik horses and Shetland ponies. The animals roam freely here and are used to 'prune' the vegetation in a natural way. You can encounter the animals during the walk.
- Start location
- Bloemendaal
- Distance
- 17.0 km
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Bunkerwandeling
In the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes there are many bunkers, about 400. This route runs along several bunkers. They were built by Germany during the Second World War and are part of the Atlantic Wall.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 5.3 km
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Bunkerwandeling
In the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes there are many bunkers, about 400. This route runs along several bunkers. They were built by Germany during the Second World War and are part of the Atlantic Wall.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 5.3 km
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Sloppieswandeling
During the Sloppies walk we take you into the history of Zandvoort. The walk goes past various locations that take you back to the time when Zandvoort was still a fishing village.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 1.7 km
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Route naar Noordvoort
With this route you walk from the NS station into the peace of nature. Spot seals at the Noordvoort nature reserve from the sea strip and come face to face with foxes and deer in the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen. A unique walk.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 11.2 km
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Landgoederen NPZK Zuid
Cycling through the dunes of National Park Zuid-Kennemerland. An undulating landscape with lakes, valleys, forest and beach and sea. You will pass the estates Koningshof and Elswout. And in between you can take a refreshing dip in 't Wed or have a drink at Duincafé De Kennemerduinen.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 25.2 km
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De Fijnproever Tour
This route offers you the peace of nature on the one hand and the coziness of the surrounding villages on the other. A good balance because you end the route with a nice piece through the dunes. Along the way you will come across enough nice places for a cup of coffee, a good lunch or a drink.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 32.5 km
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Sculpture Route
An artistic walk through the village and along the sea.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 13.0 km
Highlights of South Kennemerland
Weather forecast for Zuid-Kennemerland
Partly cloudy, 17.5°C
Wind speed: 5.9 knots / 10.8 km/h
Wind direction: NW
The weather in Zuid-Kennemerland
South Kennemerland is where rolling dune valleys and stately country estates come together in a landscape that breathes in unison with the North Sea. Here, the weather is a dynamic force that whips up the sand, imparts its scent to the pine forests and makes the fens glisten. Whether the sun transforms the sand dunes into a golden-yellow desert landscape or a sea mist shrouds the wooded inner dunes in mystery: Zuid-Kennemerland is wild, varied and of unparalleled natural beauty.