OaseParkNature ParkNoord-Holland
Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen
A vast dune reserve south of Zandvoort that still filters Amsterdam's drinking water: canals, hundreds of tame fallow deer and a huge web of walking paths (no bikes or dogs).
Nature ParkNoord-Holland, Netherlands
Schoorlse Duinen
The highest and widest dunes in the Netherlands, near Schoorl: pine and birch woods over rolling sand, with the famous Klimduin and long beach walks.
Facilities
Walking trailsWoodland
The highest and widest dunes in the Netherlands, near Schoorl: pine and birch woods over rolling sand, with the famous Klimduin and long beach walks.
Highlights
- The Klimduin sand hill
- Pine & birch dune forest
- Wide North Sea beach
Best for: Dune hikes and a beach finish
Where to find it
Noord-Holland, NetherlandsView on OpenStreetMap
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