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The Trekvogelpad is one of the Netherlands' most famous long-distance walks. The longest nature trail in the Netherlands is famous for its variety, many nature reserves and special bird-rich areas. From the dunes at Bergen aan Zee to Enschede you walk through national parks such as the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and the Hoge Veluwe, right through the Netherlands. An official hiking guide is available with extensive information, accommodation options and much more. The walking route is well marked.

Hiking trail between Bergen aan Zee and Egmond aan Zee, through the North Holland Dune Reserve dunes and over the beach. Coastal towns Bergen aan Zee and Egmond aan Zee are nestled between the dune areas. The dune area here has such rare nature that it has been given the status of a national park, the North Holland Dune Reserve. The first half of this trail runs through the dunes. They are beautiful open areas with a small lake here and there. Animals such as wild horses, cattle, foxes, and...

Beach walk on the beach between Bergen aan Zee and Egmond aan Zee. The route starts in the heart of Bergen aan Zee, from where you can walk straight onto the beach. You pass several beach bars and have views of the dunes of the North Holland Dune Reserve.

The popular coastal village of Bergen aan Zee is the ideal starting point for beach and dune walks. With this loop you first walk straight onto the beach, where there are countless beach bars in the summer. The trail leads to De Kerf, a small lake located in the southern part of the Schoorlse Duinen nature reserve. Here you enter the dune areas and walk around the fen. You hike through the forest edges from the Schoorlse Duinen to the North Holland Dune Reserve, where you walk through a mix...

Dune walk from Bergen aan Zee. You walk a short distance through the North Holland Dune Reserve, then through the Schoorlse Duinen. A variety of moors, forests and extensive dunes pass during the route, and you defy various shifting sands. You regularly have the opportunity to divert to the beach or to walk back on the beach. There are a few restaurants on the beach and in Bergen aan Zee, otherwise you will not come across any catering establishments along the way.