Archives: Routes

Discover Willemsoord in Den Helder, the former Royal Navy shipyard that is now a vibrant open-air museum and entertainment center. Explore the rich maritime history and impressive architecture.

With this stage, we make a brief leap to the other end of North Holland. To Den Oever, where the Afsluitdijk is located—the dike between North Holland and Friesland that separates the IJsselmeer from the Wadden Sea. Here, you walk straight across the former island of Wieringen, with its quintessential Dutch nature and panoramic views.

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.

Picturesque walking paths wind through trees, shrubs, and herb beds into open spaces. Discover the Heemparks of Amstelveen on this beautiful route through nature.

This Wormerland Monumental Route leads you past a unique combination of historical monuments, breathtaking landscapes, and cozy eateries.

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'.

Het Noord-Hollandpad is een langeafstandswandelpad langs water, duinen, schapen, bloembollen, historische dorpen, molens, gemalen, boerenlandpaden, dijken, slootjes, trekpontjes en heide. Eigenlijk...

On this route across Wieringen, you will enjoy panoramic views of the IJsselmeer and the North Holland polder. You will also pass through characteristic villages and the quiet Robbenoord Forest.

Texel has mapped out a 6-kilometer walking route that allows you to fully enjoy the Zaandijk landscape.

A beautiful circular walk in De Woude around the Oostwouderpolder and the Kogerpolder, with lovely views over the water, farmland, and old Dutch villages.

Walk the iconic Voetstappenpad: 26 km through heathland, forest, and estates around Hilversum. One of the oldest walking routes in the Netherlands.

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.