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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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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Op stap in lente en zomer
  • In de lente en zomer moet je zo veel mogelijk naar buiten. Krokusjes schieten uit de grond, vogels vliegen af en aan met takjes voor hun nesten, je kunt kikkerdril zien drijven en dan die schattige lammetjes! En oh ja, uit onderzoek blijkt dat al dat groen goed is voor jou en vooral voor je kinderen. Nu alleen jezelf en die kinderen nog van de... Leer más
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Belgium
  • Op stap in lente en zomer
  • In de lente en zomer moet je zo veel mogelijk naar buiten. Krokusjes schieten uit de grond, vogels vliegen af en aan met takjes voor hun nesten, je kunt kikkerdril zien drijven en dan die schattige lammetjes! En oh ja, uit onderzoek blijkt dat al dat groen goed is voor jou en vooral voor je kinderen. Nu alleen jezelf en die kinderen nog van de... Leer más
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Netherlands
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  • The long-awaited final volume of the trilogy by Patrick Leigh Fermor. A Time of Gifts and Between the Woods and the Water were the first two volumes in a projected trilogy that would describe the walk that Patrick Leigh Fermor undertook at the age of eighteen from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople. 'When are you going to finish Vol. III?'... Leer más
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • The Broken Road
  • The long-awaited final volume of the trilogy by Patrick Leigh Fermor. A Time of Gifts and Between the Woods and the Water were the first two volumes in a projected trilogy that would describe the walk that Patrick Leigh Fermor undertook at the age of eighteen from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople. 'When are you going to finish Vol. III?'... Leer más
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
Bol.com
Netherlands
  • The enchanted heemparks of Amstelveen
  • Amstelveen s heemparks are islands of peace and wonder, where plants and herbs that are indigenous to the Netherlands are shown in enchanting compositions. Wander in a typical Dutch polder landscape with pollard willows and reed lands in De Braak; repose in the romantic garden rooms in the Dr. Jac P. Thijssepark, where rare varieties such as... Leer más
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Belgium
  • The enchanted heemparks of Amstelveen
  • Amstelveen s heemparks are islands of peace and wonder, where plants and herbs that are indigenous to the Netherlands are shown in enchanting compositions. Wander in a typical Dutch polder landscape with pollard willows and reed lands in De Braak; repose in the romantic garden rooms in the Dr. Jac P. Thijssepark, where rare varieties such as... Leer más
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2014
  • Reisgids - Reisverhaal Tussenland | Rachel de Meijer
  • 'Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is een onbeduidend plattelandsgebied met boerderijen en een paar chemische fabrieken.' Dat staat althans te lezen in de Lonely Planetgids van Nederland. NOS-redacteur Rachel de Meijer (Breda, 1964 maar opgegroeid in dit meest zuidelijke deel van de provincie Zeeland) wil in dit boek laten zien dat het gebied veel meer te... Leer más
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2012
  • Wandelgids Wandelen in het Utrechtse landschap | Buijten & Schipperheijn
  • Tien wandelingen in een bijzonder stuwwallengebied: de Utrechtse Heuvelrug. De natuurjournalist Kees de Heer brengt je op de mooiste plekken. Met kennis van zaken en veel enthousiasme wijst hij op bijzondere elementen in het landschap: bodemopbouw, reliëfverschillen de ontginningsgeschiedenis, oude patronen, tuinstijlen en andere... Leer más
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
  • Reisgids 111 plekken in Dordrecht die je gezien moet hebben | Thoth
  • Dordrecht kent veel verborgen schatten. Wel eens de geboortegrond van Nederland bezocht? Over Hollands mooiste waterscheiding gekeken? Of de gildenramen van Teun Hocks gezien? Aan den lijve eb en vloed ondervonden in de Biesbosch? De barbiewinkel of de Duitse manschappenbunker binnengestapt? Een Schapenkopje gedronken of cultuur gesnoven in een... Leer más
Bol.com
Netherlands
2012
  • Van boord op de turfroute
  • Nico Bleeker is in de zomermaanden sluis- en brugwachter op de Turfroute in zuidoost Friesland. In de pauzes tussen de middag wandelde of fietste hij in de omgeving van de verschillende wachtposten. Prachtige natuurgebieden ontdekte hij zo op loop- en fietsafstand van de Tjonger en de Opsterlandsche Compagnonsvaart. Zoals bij Wijnjeterp de... Leer más
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Belgium
2012
  • Van boord op de turfroute
  • Nico Bleeker is in de zomermaanden sluis- en brugwachter op de Turfroute in zuidoost Friesland. In de pauzes tussen de middag wandelde of fietste hij in de omgeving van de verschillende wachtposten. Prachtige natuurgebieden ontdekte hij zo op loop- en fietsafstand van de Tjonger en de Opsterlandsche Compagnonsvaart. Zoals bij Wijnjeterp de... Leer más
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Bol.com
Netherlands
2009
  • Grenzeloze wandelingen
  • Het gebied rondom Vaals is wereldberoemd in Nederland. Vanwege het Drielandenpunt, vanwege de hoogste berg van Nederland en vanwege het voor Nederland unieke landschap. Heerlijke vergezichten, uitgestrekte, beboste heuvels, uitstekende kerktorens en de gemoedelijke aard van zijn bewoners. Dat alles in combinatie met de Bourgondische manier van... Leer más
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Bol.com
Belgium
2009
  • Grenzeloze wandelingen
  • Het gebied rondom Vaals is wereldberoemd in Nederland. Vanwege het Drielandenpunt, vanwege de hoogste berg van Nederland en vanwege het voor Nederland unieke landschap. Heerlijke vergezichten, uitgestrekte, beboste heuvels, uitstekende kerktorens en de gemoedelijke aard van zijn bewoners. Dat alles in combinatie met de Bourgondische manier van... Leer más
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  • De Peel
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  • Gelderse Valley
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  • 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... Leer más
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  • North Holland - with Kennemerland Falkplan Cycling Map 13
  • North Holland Province of the Netherlands 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... Leer más
Stanfords
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  • South-Holland South - Goeree-Overflakkee Falkplan Cycling Map 15
  • The southern part of the South Holland Province of the Netherlands 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... Leer más
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... Leer más
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2020
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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.... Leer más
Stanfords
United Kingdom
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  • The IJssel
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  • Dunes of the Central Holland 22
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  • 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... Leer más
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  • Meinweg - Leudal
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  • Walcheren
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