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Staelduinse Forest – View of the Maeslant Barrier loop from Hoek van Holland Haven

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South Holland

Rotterdam

Staelduinse Forest – View of the Maeslant Barrier loop from Hoek van Holland Haven

Moderate

4.5

(11)

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Staelduinse Forest – View of the Maeslant Barrier loop from Hoek van Holland Haven

03:22

13.3km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Solleveld & Kapittelduinen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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435 m

Old Lighthouse of Hoek van Holland

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Here is a new and an old lighthouse. The old cast iron tower has been on the list of national monuments of the Netherlands since 1982. This honor is probably no longer his successor made of concrete.

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2.32 km

Bonnenpad

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Particularly forgotten road that follows the course of an old creek

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3.75 km

The Staelduinse forest is the only remaining natural forest in the Westland. It was created after 1850 on a sand ridge that the Meuse laid down over the course of centuries and later formed into a dune. Beech avenues have been laid out in the forest, which beautifully accentuate the hills. The name Staelduinen is said to be derived from the steel pins with which fishermen secure their nets in the Meuse at high tide. At low tide, the fish that swam with the river current became stuck in it. The western part of the area consists of dune grasslands, meadows and hay fields. There are many mushrooms and stinze plants in the forest. You will also find various bats here at dusk, which come from the bunkers in the area in search of food. More information in the visitors' cherry center d'Oude Koestal.
Source: Walking guide - Deltapad

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3.96 km

Overgrown Bunkers in Solleveld & Kapittelduinen

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There are dozens of them here: just let them disappear under the vegetation. Atlantikwall: google yourself for the history ...

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8.72 km

Hoekselijn Railway Bridge

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Bridge over the railway from Rotterdam to Hoek van Holland

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8.74 km

Engelandvaardersbrug

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In the Netherlands, cycling is simply fun because of the excellent ground surface and the basically 'cyclist-friendly' nature.

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9.34 km

View of the Maeslant Barrier

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The Keringhuis of De Maeslantkering is a delta work that offers protection against high water. The Delta Works can handle a tidal wave of five meters. On top of the nearby hill, you have a beautiful view of the Waterweg, Rotterdam Harbor, North Sea and Hoek van Holland.

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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

2.46 km

1.20 km

356 m

Surfaces

9.59 km

1.55 km

1.21 km

316 m

302 m

282 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 26 June

29°C

20°C

47 %

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Staelduinse Forest – View of the Maeslant Barrier loop from Hoek van Holland Haven

Old Lighthouse of Hoek van Holland

De Hilwoning

Bonnenpad