
Nature Areas by Bicycle
By bike, 4 remarkable dune areas are accessible around Zandvoort. Please note: cycling is not permitted in the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes themselves, but the surrounding paths are open to cyclists.
Zandvoort is excellently accessible by train and bike from the Randstad area and has a compact centre that you quickly leave behind in favour of the wide dunes surrounding it. By bike you can head directly into National Park Zuid-Kennemerland or the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes, two of the finest dune areas in the Netherlands.
Below you will find the finest cycling routes around Zandvoort, from a short coastal ride to Bloemendaal aan Zee to an extensive tour through the dunes towards Haarlem or Noordwijk.

By bike, 4 remarkable dune areas are accessible around Zandvoort. Please note: cycling is not permitted in the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes themselves, but the surrounding paths are open to cyclists.

The Kraansvlak is a special nature area between Bloemendaal aan Zee and Zandvoort. The area is part of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park and consists of open dunes, woodland, sandy plains, dune lakes and flower-rich grasslands. Thanks to its tranquillity and varied landscape, this is one of the most valuable dune areas in the Netherlands. What can you expect in the ...

The Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland near Zandvoort is a beautiful dune area between the North Sea coast and Haarlem. The park consists of extensive dunes, woodland, dune lakes, sandy plains and flower-rich grasslands. What can you expect at Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland? - Varied nature: Walk or cycle through a landscape of dunes, woodland, open plains and special ...

The Heerenduinen nature area forms the northernmost part of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, close to IJmuiden. The area has its own distinctive atmosphere: not endless open sand plains, but mainly old dune oak woodlands, winding paths, quiet dune valleys and high dune tops with surprisingly beautiful views. What can you expect in the Heerenduinen? - Part of ...

The Koningshof is a peaceful nature area between Bentveld and Aerdenhout, on the edge of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. The former country estate covers around 43 hectares and consists of old dune woodland, open grasslands, dune valleys, ponds and stately avenues. What can you expect in the Koningshof? - Former country estate: During a walk, you can still clearly ...

The Duin en Kruidberg nature area is located near Santpoort-Noord and forms part of South Kennemerland National Park. This varied dune area of around 350 hectares provides a beautiful transition from ancient dune woodland and former country estates to open dunes, wet dune valleys and, eventually, the North Sea beach. What can you expect in Duin en Kruidberg? - Varied ...

The perfect starting point to explore the breathtaking nature of the South Kennemerland National Park. This center offers visitors a unique insight into the local flora and fauna, as well as the geological and cultural history of the area. What to Expect at Visitor Center De Kennemerduinen? \r\n- Interactive Exhibitions: The visitor center features engaging and ...

The Kennemerduinen nature area forms the largest and best-known part of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. This extensive dune area lies between Zandvoort, Bloemendaal, Overveen, Santpoort and IJmuiden and is one of the most beautiful continuous dune landscapes in the Netherlands. What can you expect in the Kennemerduinen? - Varied dune landscape: The Kennemerduinen ...

The Middenduin nature area lies on the eastern side of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, between Overveen, Bloemendaal and Santpoort-Zuid. This varied dune area of around 90 hectares is a wonderful place for a peaceful walk through ancient inner dunes, woodlands, grasslands, heath, dune valleys and small pools. What can you expect in Middenduin? - Varied dune landscape: ...