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Den Helder

Dark Dunes Forest – Fort Kijkduin loop from Huisduinen

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Netherlands
North Holland
Den Helder

Dark Dunes Forest – Fort Kijkduin loop from Huisduinen

Moderate

4.7

(3)

282

runners

Dark Dunes Forest – Fort Kijkduin loop from Huisduinen

01:08

10.8km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Duinen Den Helder-Callantsoog

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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182 m

Dark Dunes Forest

Highlight • Forest

The "Dark Dunes" is a beautiful pine forest.

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2

5.92 km

Before the establishment of the Lange Jaap, the shipping off the coast around Den Helder and Texel was secured by various lighthouses and beacons. In addition, there was a tower …

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6.26 km

View of Den Helder

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View from Fort Kijkduin to Den Helder

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6.30 km

Fort Kijkduin

Highlight • Historical Site

Napoleonic Sea Fortress with History Museum, several restaurants and underground passages with aquarium.

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5

6.40 km

Stairs to the Dunes at Huisduinen

Highlight • Rest Area

7

6.62 km

Sea View Through the Dunes

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B

10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

2.36 km

1.03 km

551 m

383 m

194 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

2.54 km

2.03 km

1.37 km

1.06 km

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Tuesday 14 July

27°C

18°C

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