Walking

There are few places where you can hike in such a variety of ways as in Zandvoort. Over the beach, through the forest, over the dunes, through the village and even over the ‘sacred’ tarmac. We are happy to give you the best tips and most beautiful routes.

Hiking in Zandvoort

In Zandvoort, you can go on wonderful walks. Whether you wander through the wooded surroundings in search of wildlife, get some fresh air on a walk along the beach or immerse yourself in history in the old neighbourhoods of Zandvoort. You can explore them on your own or with a guide.

Hiking routes up to 5km

In Zandvoort, everything is close by. The following walks (up to 5 kilometres) will give you a brief introduction to the various facets of Zandvoort.

Hiking routes 5 - 10 km

You can take wonderful walks in and around the dunes of the Amsterdam water supply. You’ll come across all sorts of things: Bison, deer, foxes, bunkers: and all within walking distance of the station. The following routes, all between 5 and 10 kilometres long, give you a first introduction to the nature around Zandvoort.

Note that for walks in the Amsterdam water supply dunes you need an entrance ticket for anyone over the age of 18. These are available at the entrance or online.

Hiking routes 10 - 15 km

Zandvoort and its surroundings are full of stories and history. The following routes, all between 10 and 15 kilometres long, each tell their own story or take you into a piece of the area’s history. From the walk of the fish walkers to the large grazing animals in the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. All walks can be downloaded as PDF and GPX files.

Note that for walks in the Amsterdam water supply dunes you need an entrance ticket for anyone over 18. These are available at the entrance or online.

Hiking routes 15 km and more

With the Amsterdam water dunes, the South Kennemerland National Park and Haarlem around the corner, Zandvoort is a great starting point for long-distance hikers. The following walks are between 17 and 30 kilometres long and take you through the entire Zandvoort area. Good for hours of walking pleasure. All walks are downloadable as PDF and GPX files.

Please note that for walks in the Amsterdam water supply dunes you need an entrance ticket for anyone over the age of 18. These are available at the entrance or online.

My favourite place is by the sea

I provide personal training on location with my cargo van: a private gym on wheels. I then stand on the boulevard, along the dunes, on the beach or in people’s own gardens: there are no better training locations. The people in Zandvoort are always in a holiday mood which makes it fun to work, with lots of contact.

– Mike –

Personal trainer

personal trainer at the beach

Guided hikes

Although you can explore the area around Zandvoort on your own, there is also an incredible amount to tell. Stories and facts about nature, animals and history. If you want to know more, book a guided walk. In some cases you can join the guide, in others you have to make a request yourself.

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Bunkerwalk

Over 400 bunkers are hidden in the water supply dunes. Each one has its own history and former function. During the bunker walk, the guide will tell you more about some of these bunkers. He can also tell you exactly which bunkers you can still visit. Please note that you walk off the beaten track and that the hike is not suitable for pushchairs and people with walking difficulties.

sloppies Zandvoort To the Zandvoorts Museum

Walking through the Sloppies

Zandvoort’s sloppies are relics from the time when Zandvoort was still a fishing village. Entire fishing families lived in the narrow streets, the sloppies: father, mother, children and grandparents. During this walk through the Zandvoort Museum, the guide takes you through the streets in the centre of Zandvoort. He regularly stops at various houses to relive the history of the fishermen.

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Beach Clean up

Large amounts of plastic wash up on the beach in Zandvoort every year. Beachcomber’s Luck organises beach clean-ups for groups, where you clean up the beach during a walk. Beachcomber’s Luck then sorts the plastic that has been washed out and recycles it into new products. Also suitable as a team-building activity

Hiking events

Every year, several events are organised especially for hikers.

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30 from Zandvoort

The sportiest weekend in Zandvoort takes place every last weekend in March. In addition to the Circuit Run and the Omloop van Zandvoort on Sunday, the sporting event organisation Le Champion organises the ’30 of Zandvoort’ on Saturday. A beautiful 30-kilometre walk that takes you through the centre of Zandvoort, across the circuit and through the beautiful nature around Zandvoort. A real must for walkers. If you think 30 kilometres is too much at the moment, sign up for the 18-kilometre route. It’s a little less far, but just as beautiful.

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Zandvoort Light Walk

Every year in February, Le Champion organises the Zandvoort Light Walk. The walk starts at Circuit Zandvoort and takes participants on various routes through the village and to the beach. Various works of light art can be admired along the route, making every walk worthwhile. So watch out for the registration date in the agenda.

Wandelaars in de duinen zittend op een bank tussen de konikpaarden

Top 5 hiking routes

Zandvoort is the starting point for wonderful hikes. We have selected the most beautiful walking routes for you. Over the beach, through the dunes and the woods. You’ll discover all sorts of things along the way. Put on your hiking boots and set off. Have fun!

Opening hours of the nature reserves

If you want to go for a walk in nature, please note that the nature reserves are only open between sunrise and sunset.

Parking by car

There are plenty of car parks at the entrance to the nature reserves. Bear in mind that there are paid car parks. Many starting points of the routes are also easy to reach by train or bus.

Intersections

There are several walking junctions in Zandvoort. You can easily follow one of the network’s walking routes or create your own route.

Tourist transfer point

Both at Zandvoort station and at the entrance to the Waterleidingduinen on the Zandvoortselaan you will find a Toerist Transfer Point with all the turn-offs and various routes

Long hike around Zandvoort

Zandvoort is also a great starting point for longer walks. Through the dunes to IJmuiden via narrow paths in the peaceful countryside, where you can find an anti-tank wall and bunkers hidden in the bushes. Or walk south to Noordwijk. This tour is 17 kilometres long and runs along the wide sandy beach. On this route you will pass through the Noordvoort beach reserve, a quiet stretch of beach between piles 70 and 73, a unique resting place on the beach where you have to follow a 3 kilometre footpath up through the dunes. There are three beautiful viewpoints where you can even spot seals.