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Trekvogelpad - by Henk

Is hiking possible in the Netherlands? After all, the country is flat as a pancake!

The answer is: Yes. In fact there are over 80 long distance hiking trails crisscrossing the country. The most important are labeled LAW, abbreviation for Lange Afstand Wandelpad (Dutch for Long Distance Hiking Trail). Walking them is a most enjoyable way of exploring Dutch countryside. Meadows grazing cows, sheep and horses, forests, sand dunes and wetlands, and many often centuries old towns along the way. Apart from the LAW's (red-white markings) there are (often) circular regional trails, the SP's (red-yellow markings).

The LAW's and SP's are maintained by Stichting Wandelnet, often in cooperation with the NIVON / Friends of Nature. But there are more organisations marking paths: two sport hiking organisations, the KNBLO (red-blue markings) and the NWB (orange-blue markings). Often, topoguides are issued of these paths. Lastly we must mention the provincial nature conservancy organisations, who set out interesting itineraries for nature lovers.

Recomended LAW's:

  • Zuiderzeepad, 400 km, Hollands Golden Age on display.
  • Trekvogelpad, 380 km, From West to East, varied trail, gives a good impression of the Netherlands as a whole.
  • Maarten van Rossumpad, 308 km, also very varied.
  • Wad- en Wierdenpad, 123 km, dykes, polders and vast views in the quiet north east of the country.
  • Pieterpad, 492 km, maybe not the most attractive, but by far the most popular trail of the Netherlands.

Best hiking in the Netherlands is in the busy west. The Dutch Green Lung is the big empty space between the main cities The Hague, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht. This space, barely known by the Dutch themselves (they rush along in cars), consists of polders, ingenuous waterways, dykes, lakes, and very old villages and farmsteads. The polder landscape can be found in the northern provinces too, or along the river delta. Some patches are very beautiful and you will experience real solitude, others can be boring.

All trails are waymarked, but not always very well. Luckily, there are excellent Dutch guidebooks, with an English section and with maps that show you the correct way. Several LAW's coincide with the European Long Distance Trails E2, E8, E9 and E11.

Enjoying the Netherlands is enjoying the odd encounter with people, villages, buildings, architecture, things happening, and the neat houses and gardens showing off one's high morale. There is also some remoteness in the North and North East. Dutch trails have no difficulties, except the occasional crossing of a busy road or sharing the path with horse-carts and bikers. Keep in mind you're walking on paved roads most of the time, and alternatively grassy, often wet dykes. Therefore, light waterproof shoes are best. Along most routes you will find camping sites, B&B's, shops and public transport in almost every village.

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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2011
  • Wandelgids Hannekemaaierspad: Bakkeveen - Lemmer | Hannekemaaierspad
  • Achtergrond traject Bakkeveen - Lemmer Het traject van het Hannekemaaierspad in dit boekje loopt van Bakkeveen naar Lemmer. De route gaat langs enkele, soms bijna verlaten gebieden, waar grootschalig veen gewonnen is. De tocht gaat over de oude zandruggen, waar Bakkeveen en Heerenveen op liggen. Het riviertje de Tjonger/Kuinder vormde in het... Lire la suite
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
  • Reisgids 111 plekken in Den Haag die je gezien moet hebben | Thoth
  • Wandel door het verborgen park Sorghvliet waar Jacob Cats zijn Catshuis liet bouwen of fiets door de duinen langs bunkers uit de Atlantikwall. Laat je rondleiden op de Scheveningse visafslag of door de tuinen van het Vredespaleis bewonder de gipsotheek in het museum Beelden aan Zee. Ga strandjutten in Kijkduin of ga surfen in Scheveningen.... Lire la suite
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2014
  • Reisgids Capitool Reisgidsen Onverwacht Nederland | Unieboek
  • Ontdek de verrassende kant van Nederland Met een voorwoord van Sacha de Boer Ontdek de verrassende kant van Nederland Ga op ontdekkingstocht in Nederland en laat je verrassen door de vele bijzondere plekken en bezienswaardigheden die ons land te bieden heeft. Het onverwachte van deze uitgave van Capitool Reisgidsen is dat juist de minder... Lire la suite
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2012
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
Bol.com
Netherlands
2010
  • Op Pad Met On Track Kastelen En Buitenplaatsen
  • Op pad met On Track- 14 wandel- en fietsroutes van 9 tot 48 km- gedetailleerde topografische kaarten bij elke route- duidelijke routebeschrijving, punt voor punt beschreven- talrijke natuurweetjes - praktische informatie over het start- en eindpunt, horeca onderweg, wandelen met de hond en bereikbaarheid- gratis inlogcode voor het bekijken en... Lire la suite
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Bol.com
Belgium
2010
  • Op Pad Met On Track Kastelen En Buitenplaatsen
  • Op pad met On Track- 14 wandel- en fietsroutes van 9 tot 48 km- gedetailleerde topografische kaarten bij elke route- duidelijke routebeschrijving, punt voor punt beschreven- talrijke natuurweetjes - praktische informatie over het start- en eindpunt, horeca onderweg, wandelen met de hond en bereikbaarheid- gratis inlogcode voor het bekijken en... Lire la suite
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2010
  • Wandelgids In en Rondom Maastricht | Uitgeverij Tic
  • In en rondom Maastricht zijn veel afwisselende wandelingen te maken. Het historisch centrum wordt bewandeld met een kroegentocht en de shoppingtour, maar ook kerken en kloosters en de vesting Maastricht komen uitgebreid aan de orde in dit wandelboek. In de directe omgeving van Maastricht wordt wijn gemaakt, liggen prachtige hellingbossen, zijn... Lire la suite
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
Bol.com
Netherlands
2011
  • Parels van Staatsbosbeheer
  • Capitool is, met meer dan 100 titels, al jaren marktleider onder de reisgidsen. Door de combinatie van visuele uitbundigheid in de vorm van driedimensionale tekeningen van bezienswaardigheden en heel veel kleurenfoto's n praktische bruikbaarheid door middel van verhelderende kaarten en compacte teksten onderscheiden de Capitool Reisgidsen zich... Lire la suite
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Bol.com
Belgium
2011
  • Parels van Staatsbosbeheer
  • Capitool is, met meer dan 100 titels, al jaren marktleider onder de reisgidsen. Door de combinatie van visuele uitbundigheid in de vorm van driedimensionale tekeningen van bezienswaardigheden en heel veel kleurenfoto's n praktische bruikbaarheid door middel van verhelderende kaarten en compacte teksten onderscheiden de Capitool Reisgidsen zich... Lire la suite
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • De Peel
  • De Peel area of the Netherlands in a series of walking and cycling maps at 1:25,000 – 1:35,000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodland, pastures, heath or sand dunes. Given... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Belgian Coast - Bruges Cycling Map 30
  • The coast of Belgium at 1:50,000 in a series from Falk B.V. showing the network of signposted cycling routes on large, double-sided indexed maps with prominent highlighting of long-distance LF routes, symbols indicating accommodation and other tourist services, plus in each title two or more panels with recommended local circuits and additional... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2019
  • Walcheren
  • Walcheren area of the Netherlands in a series of walking and cycling maps at 1:25,000 – 1:35,000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodland, pastures, heath or sand dunes.... Lire la suite
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  • De Zwerver, Netherlands
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Netherlands Falkplan Cycling Atlas
  • Cycling atlas of the Netherlands at 1:75,000 from Falk BV, presenting in one A5 spiral-bound volume the country’s extensive network of signposted cycling routes and junctions, including the long-distance LF trails and smaller local cycle paths. The network consists of numbered junctions joined by sign-posted connecting routes in either... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • De Biesbosch
  • De Biesbosch area of the Netherlands in a series of walking and cycling maps at 1:25,000 – 1:35,000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodland, pastures, heath or sand dunes.... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2020
  • Sallandse Heuvelrug
  • Sallandse Heuvelrug area of the Netherlands in a series of walking and cycling maps at 1:25,000 – 1:35,000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodland, pastures, heath or sand... Lire la suite
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2020
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Dwingelderveld - Ruinen
  • Dwingelderveld - Ruinen area of the Netherlands in a series of walking and cycling maps at 1:25,000 – 1:35,000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodland, pastures, heath or... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Meinweg - Leudal
  • Meinweg - Leudal area of the Netherlands in a series of walking and cycling maps at 1:25,000 – 1:35,000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodland, pastures, heath or sand... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Drents-Friese Wold
  • Drents-Friese Wold area of the Netherlands in a series of walking and cycling maps at 1:25,000 – 1:35,000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodland, pastures, heath or sand... Lire la suite
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Drentsche A
  • Drentsche A area of the Netherlands in a series of walking and cycling maps at 1:25,000 – 1:35,000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodland, pastures, heath or sand dunes.... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Oostvaardersplassen
  • Oostvaardersplassen area of the Netherlands in a series of walking and cycling maps at 1:25,000 – 1:35,000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodland, pastures, heath or sand... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Gooi & Vechtstreek: Hilversum - Amersfoort - Utrecht
  • Gooi and Vechtstreek - a popular hiking area south-east of Amsterdam - on a light, double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS-compatible maps at 1:25,000 from ANWB, the country’s main motoring and touring organization. Coverage on the northern side extends southwards from the historic town of Naarden, and west/east between the... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Rhine Cycle Route 4 - Cologne to Hoek van Holland Bikeline Map-Guide
  • The Rhine Cycle Route Part 4 – a 442-km long section from Cologne to the North Sea presented by Verlag Esterbauer in a guide with maps at 1:75,000 showing the route and its variants. Extensive information is conveyed by symbols, indicating road surface, campsites and other accommodation, repair workshops, recreational facilities, places of... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Baronie van Breda
  • Baronie van Breda area of the Netherlands in a series of walking and cycling maps at 1:25,000 – 1:35,000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodland, pastures, heath or sand... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • De Weerribben
  • De Weerribben area of the Netherlands in a series of walking and cycling maps at 1:25,000 – 1:35,000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodland, pastures, heath or sand dunes.... Lire la suite
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