Climbing the dune tops of Schoorl - Enjoying the beach tent all year round

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Climbing the dune tops of Schoorl - Enjoying the beach tent all year round

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Climbing the dune tops of Schoorl - Enjoying the beach tent all year round

05:48

22.1km

170m

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Wear warm and waterproof clothing when it is cold and stormy, or pack your swimming gear when it is warm and the sun shines brightly. You will travel no less than 22 kilometers through the breathtaking Schoorlse Duinen. It promises to be a long walk with literally many peaks and…

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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5.55 km

View of the Vogelmeer

Highlight • Lake

The lake in the Schoorlse Duinen is a nice change in the dune landscape. Black cows – free-roaming cattle – also drink here. And, as always here in beautiful places, a bench to rest and enjoy.

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7.22 km

Schoorl Dunes

Highlight • Forest

The Schoorlse Duinen are the highest dunes in the Netherlands and a great walking area close to the coast, between Schoorl and Bergen.

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8.25 km

Steep sandy slope with rope — Schoorlse Duinen

Highlight • Climb

Beautiful entrance to the higher walking area and a lot quieter (and steeper) than the famous climbing dune in the center of Schoorl. The last part is equally spicy, but …

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9.44 km

Schoorl Climbing Dune

Highlight • Natural Monument

Start or end your walk at Schoorl's famous climbing dune, close to the center of the village. From the top at 51 meters you have an amazing view of the …

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15.9 km

Koepeltje Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

A gem to walk: this atmospheric path through an old pine forest.

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17.0 km

White Dunes (Witte Duinen), Noordhollands Dune Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy the view of these impressive, vast white dunes, something you don't see every day.

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22.2 km

Hargen Beach Pavilion

Highlight • Cafe

The Schoorlse dunes are such an incredibly beautiful and varied nature reserve to walk through that you want to enjoy them every season. Fortunately, that is possible, because Strandpaviljoen Hargen …

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22.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

3.14 km

560 m

522 m

119 m

Surfaces

8.05 km

7.33 km

3.75 km

1.50 km

887 m

653 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

14°C

10°C

61 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 27, 2023

Wear warm and waterproof clothing when it is cold and stormy, or pack your swimming gear when it is warm and the sun shines brightly. You will travel no less than 22 kilometers through the breathtaking Schoorlse Duinen. It promises to be a long walk with literally many peaks and valleys, so a delicious

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