Archives: Routes

Walk 13 km through the quiet dunes of the North Holland Dune Reserve. From Driehuis to Wijk aan Zee, past butterflies, dune valleys, and the Kruisberg lookout tower to Castricum.

This 47-kilometer bike tour takes you via various ferries around the Alkmaarder and Uitgeester lakes through the water-rich heart of the province.

Ride on horseback through the Het Twiske recreational area near Oostzaan. Enjoy open polders, reed beds, and quiet bridle paths in the heart of North Holland. This riding route takes you right into the characteristic North Holland polder landscape, rich in water, birds, and sweeping vistas.

Cycle past five unique galleries and studios in Zaandam — from street art to Monet replicas — and discover the creative side of the Zaan region.

This route takes you through the various dune areas around Zandvoort. From IJmuiden to Noordwijk. Every spot is different and has its own beauty. Along the route you can spot different types of animals so pay close attention. Maybe you will see a deer or a Scottish Highlander!

This route takes you past seven forts in Gooi & Vecht that are all part of the UNESCO World Heritage Dutch Waterlines.

An adventurous 22 km canoe route through 't Kalf in Zaanstad, where you enjoy forts, windmills, and the green surroundings.

Looking for an unforgettable bike ride along the beautiful forts of the Amsterdam Defence Line? Take the specially mapped-out Forts Cycle Route along the Line of Fire. The Forts Cycle Route starts in Aalsmeer, after which you cycle via De Kwakel to Uithoorn. Along the Amstel, the turning point is located at Kudelstaart to return to Aalsmeer.

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.

You have arrived at the final stage of the North Holland Trail. Or the first, if you are walking the route from south to north. In both cases, it is a milestone: you have almost made it, or you are at the beginning, ready to discover something new. The walk from 's-Graveland to Huizen is special in any case. Here, there are no Dutch polders, but shady forests and rolling heathlands in the middle of 't Gooi. With the Tafelberg as the literal summit.

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.

Discover the raw character of IJmuiden, the harbour, the beach, and the lock complex where the largest sea lock in the world is located.