Low-threshold North Holland routes - Water birds and play dunes in the North Holland Dune Reserve

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Low-threshold North Holland routes - Water birds and play dunes in the North Holland Dune Reserve

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Low-threshold North Holland routes - Water birds and play dunes in the North Holland Dune Reserve

02:00

7.98km

10m

Hiking

This relaxing walking route takes you through the beautiful North Holland Dune Reserve. With a total length of 8 kilometers, this route is accessible to most hikers!

Bird lovers will certainly get their money's worth on this walk. The route takes you through an area with a beautiful open stretch…

Last updated: October 11, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Noordhollands Duinreservaat

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2.06 km

Infiltration Area Castricum Birdwatching Area

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful open area with water and reed collars and many birds. Including a colony of cormorants.

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3.10 km

De Kwal Water Outlet

Highlight • Structure

Huge amounts of water are pumped into the dunes via the Kwal. The water comes from the IJsselmeer and is transported to the dunes via a pipe of up to …

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3.23 km

Dune Lake and Water Spring, North Holland Dune Reserve

Highlight • Lake

There is a bench to muse and enjoy the view.

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7.08 km

Birdwatching hide in Noordhollands Duinreservaat

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Hide in the hut and be patient: then you can spot the most beautiful birds.

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7.40 km

Children's Play Dune in Noordhollands Duinreservaat

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

If you take a left here you will end up on a sandy plain. It is an ideal place for a summer picnic. There are tree trunks here and there …

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7.91 km

Johanna's Hof

Highlight • Restaurant

Very nice restaurant with beer garden

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7.98 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

3.32 km

Surfaces

3.44 km

3.02 km

1.54 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

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Comments

November 29, 2023

This relaxing walking route takes you through the beautiful North Holland Dune Reserve. With a total length of 8 kilometers, this route is accessible to most hikers!
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Bird lovers will certainly get their money's worth on this walk. The route takes you through an area with a beautiful open stretch of water

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