Visiting bison – hiking in Zandvoort

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Netherlands

North Holland

Zandvoort

Visiting bison – hiking in Zandvoort

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Visiting bison – hiking in Zandvoort

02:26

9.55km

30m

Hiking

Wild dune landscapes and bison are the keywords for this tour. The bison is a very special type of cattle. Bison were already considered extinct in the 20th century. Today the European bison is once again native to several countries on the continent. In the Netherlands, for example, the animals…

by Visit Zandvoort

Last updated: June 3, 2024

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 2.49 km for 4.66 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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542 m

Zandvoort Beach

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Simply very beautiful in Zandvoort! There is always something new to discover. I look forward to it every time I visit this place.

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3.73 km

Entrance to Wisentenpad from Duinpieperpad

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Entrance to the Wisentenpad on the north side, from the Duinpieperpad. Access only between September 1 and March 1, no dogs or bicycles allowed.

A beautiful route through the Kraansvlak, …

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3.74 km

Wisentenpad, Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

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The Bison Trail is marked with yellow posts and runs straight through the bison area. This gives you an even greater chance of spotting these impressive animals.

Please note that …

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9.55 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

3.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

3.42 km

405 m

280 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

11°C

5°C

0 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

April 5, 2025,Een bezoek aan de Wisenten – Wandelen in Zandvoort

Beautiful dune walk and round Zandvoort.
Walked a bit on the beach.
We had to adjust the route.
Due to the breeding breeding season
Closed between
March 1 and September 1.

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September 13, 2022,Nördlich von Zandvoort

The tour was supposed to be different and longer. Today, however, Komoot was once again the limiting element. Paths where there were none and barriers that were not visible on the map.
It was anyway! 😁

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October 16, 2024,Wanderung im Wisentgehege

Before the hike, it is worth taking a look at wisenten.nl to see where the bison are

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October 10, 2023

Wild dune landscapes and bison are the keywords for this tour. The bison is a very special type of cattle. Bison were already considered extinct in the 20th century. Today the European bison is once again native to several countries on the continent. In the Netherlands, for example, the animals live

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