Hotel Den Helder

The Noord-Hollandpad (North Holland Trail) is a marked long-distance walking route (approximately 270 kilometers) from Wieringen or Texel to the Gooi. This segment runs from Den Helder-Zuid station to Den Helder station and takes you through the varied city, fortress and dune landscape of the marine city of Den Helder.

This walking route has been set out by the ANWB. Some of the route markers may be missing. The route starts at Den Helder train station. You walk through the Grafaliteitsduinen and Huisduinen, with its monumental church. The area is sometimes called the "gold coast" of Den Helder. You will of course walk along Fort Kijkduin, which is definitely worth a visit. Over the Zeeweg and Grasdijk you arrive at the Lange Jaap, the highest cast-iron lighthouse in Europe.

Walk from Den Helder to Den Oever, along the coast, harbors and over dikes. On the last part you walk along the mudflats, with its many birds.

The city of Den Helder is located on the coasts of the Wadden Sea. As in many places in the Netherlands, the inhabitants of the city are protected from the water by means of dikes. This trail runs over and along the northern dike of Den Helder. A lovely walk along the Wadden Sea or a beautiful running route. The route leads to the Kaaphoofd, an old battery of the Defense Line Den Helder.

The official Den Helder mountain bike trail runs through the Mariëndal recreation area, from the Helderse Vallei car park. The route runs exclusively on singletrack. It is a fairly flat route, with one 8 meter climb. You will also encounter a rock garden on the way. It's a fun route for beginners or teens to get in touch with singletrack. The route is marked with the black and yellow mountain bike sign. You regularly cross hiking trails, keep walkers in mind here. After rain it is quite a...