Following in the footsteps of Lord Hugo, you walk through varied landscapes and nature reserves, past monumental windmills and many beautiful spots in Heerhugowaard.
Texel has mapped out a 6-kilometer walking route that allows you to enjoy the landscape to the fullest. Dogs are welcome on this route, provided they are kept on a leash.
Bring plenty of food and drink, as there are few facilities. During the breeding season (spring), parts of the beach may be cordoned off.
In Heerhugowaard, this walk passes through the headquarters of the Hollands Noorderkwartier Water Board (open during office hours). In a nice informative video, the water board talks about medieval peat reclamation, its consequences for the specific (watery polder) landscape here, and what that means for water management.
The red route from the Centrumwaard starting point in Heerhugowaard is a nice, short walk that crosses the Middenweg twice and then plunges into the Rosarium. In the park there are a...
The route through Heerhugowaard combines the old Middenweg with the new Waarderhout. Staatsbosbeheer planted the Waarderhout with fast-growing poplars in the late 20th century, to compensate for the...
The route in Heerhugowaard is a short walk through the Waarderhout. Since the forest has been redeveloped, you can enjoy a lovely stroll there. Please note: some paths may be muddy.
The route combines Park van Luna and the Huygendijkbos with the Schermer Ringvaart in Heerhugowaard. You walk along many unpaved paths, including a beautiful grassy embankment.
Following in the footsteps of Lord Hugo, you walk through varied landscapes and nature reserves, past monumental windmills and many beautiful spots in Heerhugowaard. The markings with the blue and red stickers show the way through the land of the 'Lord Huyge Waert'.