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 Midden-Herenduin is a peaceful and varied dune area between Santpoort-Noord and Driehuis. The area is part of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park and is a wonderful place for anyone who wants to walk through dunes, woods, open plains and sheltered valleys. What can you expect in Midden-Herenduin? - Varied dune landscape: In the Midden-Herenduin, high dunes, sandy plains, ...

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 Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen near Zandvoort are among the most beautiful walking areas on the Dutch coast. This extensive nature area lies between Zandvoort and Noordwijk and covers around 3,400 hectares. For more than 170 years, this special dune landscape has played an important role in the drinking water supply of Amsterdam. What can you expect in the ...

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 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 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: ...

The Kennemerstrand near IJmuiden is a special nature area on the northern side of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. The area lies between the sea, dunes and Kennemermeer, and is a surprisingly varied place for anyone who wants to walk, watch birds or simply enjoy coastal nature. What can you expect at the Kennemerstrand? - Young dune landscape: Unlike many other coastal ...