Archives: Routes

The white-marked Stuifduinentocht is a circular walk through the dunes in Schoorl. This route passes by places in the dune area where sand is allowed to drift again.

Discover Amsterdam. Walk around the IJsselmeer and explore the former Zuiderzee (LAW 8)

14.5 km walk past Fort Jutphaas and through Park Oudegein, from Nieuwegein to Prinses Beatrixsluis. Discover the Waterline!

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.

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

The Eierland Dunes are located in the north of Texel. The defining feature of this area is, of course, the red lighthouse. That is why this route is also known as the Lighthouse Route. But you can also enjoy excellent birdwatching here in De Cocksdorp!

Kolhorn lies amidst the meadows. If you look closely at the picturesque location of this small village behind the dike, you can easily imagine that Kolhorn used to be situated on the Zuiderzee. Since the land reclamation, the former fishing village lies in the heart of the West Frisian landscape and has a protected village appearance.

A pleasant boating route through a nature-rich area with historical elements, ideal for a relaxing day on the water with family or friends.

This stage also offers plenty of variety. Here you walk through the Land of Leeghwater. As the Dutch, we are proud of the technical knowledge with which we do battle with the water. The polders of De Beemster and De Schermer, drained during the Golden Age, are fine examples of this. Along the way, therefore, you will encounter many straight roads, ditches, canals, and typical Dutch skies. Additionally, it is a stage passing through many village centers with cozy places to eat and drink.

You start in Overveen and take a 9 km circular walk through Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, passing dune lakes, viewpoints, and a varied dune landscape — ideal for experienced hikers.

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.

This route takes you across Wieringen, the former island where the Afsluitdijk meets the shore in North Holland. Here, you walk through a rolling green landscape of moraines formed during the penultimate Ice Age, about 150,000 years ago.