
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 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? - ...

The De Oranjekom visitor centre in Bentveld is the ideal starting point for a visit to the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The centre is located right by the main entrance on Zandvoortselaan, between Zandvoort and Haarlem. Here, you can discover how nature, dunes and drinking water extraction have been connected for more ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...