Archives: Routes

This long stage—25 km is no small feat—is one of extremes. Here, you encounter not only grassy dikes, shell paths, and narrow dike roads, but you also walk through the prehistoric Oer-IJ, past remnants of the Amsterdam Defence Line and the North Sea Canal. And if that isn't enough, this stage takes you right into the heart of the Randstad, with planes flying to and from Schiphol overhead.

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.

Start in Santpoort-Noord and walk 1.69 km across the Duin en Kruidberg Estate in Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, and climb the Koepelberg for a panoramic view. Discover historical sights and enjoy nature on this short but impressive route.

The Grootschermer route circles the northern part of the Eilandspolder, a water-rich nature reserve managed by Staatsbosbeheer with long, narrow, partly overgrown peat plots. You walk along green church paths...

This route takes you through a wide variety of villages and towns, all located between Zandvoort and Amsterdam. From the countryside to the city, and from the city via the Amsterdam Forest back to the polder. A diverse route that showcases a beautiful part of the Netherlands.

Discover castles, a castle garden, and beautiful nature on this 3.7 km green walk through Assumburg Park in Heemskerk. Ideal for young and old!

The Roetroute (5.2 km) through the Dunes in Schoorl is marked with black arrows with the name in white letters. The route passes places where the dune forest has burned and nature has beautifully...

The Rondom Watergang Route is a varied cycling tour around the old "boating village" of Watergang, through the Ilperveld, Het Twiske, and along the Gouwzee.

Discover Hollands Kroon by SUP, canoe, or kayak? You can listen to these interesting podcasts during your trip.

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.

Fancy heading out on the water in a canoe, SUP, or kayak? Then come to Kolhorn! Three jetties have been built along the recently constructed waterway where you can moor for a short break.

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.