Zuid-Kennemerland

This route takes you through the beautiful nature around Zandvoort. In Zandvoort you drive via Bentveld into the dunes towards the forests of Koningshof and Elswout. Along the Zeeweg you drive towards Bloemendaal aan Zee. Via the Duinpieperpad you drive through the dunes back to Zandvoort.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Cycling along the coast, through varied dune landscapes and past impressive villas. Look around you during your trip through the NPZK. This area is home to many Konik horses, Scottish Highlanders, foxes and deer. A small moment of happiness during the trip.

With this route you cycle along the many faces that the area around Zandvoort has to offer. From Zandvoort you cycle along the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen through Bentveld and Heemstede to Haarlem. For the return journey you cycle over the Visserspad and Duinpieperpad.

This walk has almost everything you can find in National Park Zuid-Kennemerland: beach, dunes, diversity and with a bit of luck also Wisents. A beautiful walk from Zandvoort along the unique Vogelenmeer and the Wisent lookout point.

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.

This route takes you through a large piece of nature with a small excursion to the big city of Haarlem. Here you have the opportunity to catch your breath during a cup of coffee or lunch and then end your route through another piece of dunes.

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.

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.

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.