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Parnassia Beach and Dunes – Vogelmeer (Bird Lake) loop from Fort bij IJmuiden

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Netherlands

North Holland

Velsen

Parnassia Beach and Dunes – Vogelmeer (Bird Lake) loop from Fort bij IJmuiden

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Parnassia Beach and Dunes – Vogelmeer (Bird Lake) loop from Fort bij IJmuiden

02:19

34.8km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.72 km for 7.02 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 24.1 km for 7.02 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Bus stop

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12.0 km

Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Highlight • Natural

The Zuid-Kennemerland National Park stretches from Zandvoort to IJmuiden, a 40-minute drive from Amsterdam. The always surprising dune landscape, from country estates on the outer edge to rugged dunes to the North Sea beach, is a habitat for countless special animals and plants.

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12.2 km

Highland Cattle in Zuid-Kennemerland

Highlight • Natural

The atmosphere is fantastic as you walk through the dune landscape. Free-roaming animals occasionally appear, making the tour even more interesting.

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13.6 km

Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful national park right on the beach. With hiking and cycling paths between the dunes.

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14.3 km

Dunes and Wetlands of Zuid-Kennemerland

Highlight • Natural

Great cycle path and lots of nature to experience.

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15.4 km

Bloemendaal aan Zee Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beach between IJmuiden and Zandvoort is beautiful in every season and there is always something to discover! Your physical well-being is taken care of with several beach restaurants that are open all year round!

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20.2 km

Parnassia Beach and Dunes

Highlight • Beach

Wonderful view of a lot of rough nature.

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20.6 km

Cycle Path Through Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle paths in the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park offer a varied landscape of dunes, forests, and lakes, often paved and suitable for all fitness levels. Popular routes lead from Haarlem through the dune landscape to the coast, for example between Bloemendaal and IJmuiden.

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23.3 km

Vogelmeer (Bird Lake)

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake in the middle of the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park.

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34.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

3.34 km

699 m

422 m

226 m

165 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

6.69 km

5.40 km

3.89 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

22°C

16°C

11 %

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Parnassia Beach and Dunes – Vogelmeer (Bird Lake) loop from Fort bij IJmuiden

Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Highland Cattle in Zuid-Kennemerland

Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Dunes and Wetlands of Zuid-Kennemerland

Bloemendaal aan Zee Beach

Parnassia Beach and Dunes

Cycle Path Through Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Vogelmeer (Bird Lake)

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