Katwijk aan Zee is a versatile base for cyclists, with the Zuiderduinen on the edge of the village and the bulb fields inland.
On a rented bike from Katwijk you are soon at Keukenhof via the bulb fields in spring.
The cycling routes around Katwijk run through the dunes, along the coast and inland along the Oude Rijn and the bulb fields.
By bike you can easily reach 13 nature reserves around Katwijk.
The Zuiderduinen near Katwijk, often locally known as the Zuidduinen, form a beautiful dune area south of Katwijk aan Zee. The area is part of Berkheide and lies within Nationaal Park Hollandse Duinen. Here you will find open dunes, dune grasslands, small woodlands, damp valleys and old dune fields. What can you expect in ...
Lentevreugd is a peaceful and special nature area of around 96 hectares on the edge of Wassenaar. The area is part of Hollands Duin and lies between the dunes of Meijendel and the bulb fields. What can you expect in Lentevreugd? - From farmland to nature: Where there were once meadows and fields, you will now find ...
The De Oranjekom visitor centre in Bentveld is the ideal starting point for a visit to the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The centre is located right by the main entrance on Zandvoortselaan, between Zandvoort and Haarlem. Here, you can discover how nature, dunes and drinking water extraction have been connected for more ...
The De Tapuit visitor centre is located on the edge of the Meijendel nature area, between The Hague, Scheveningen and Wassenaar. It is an ideal starting point for a day in the dunes, with information about nature, walking routes, wildlife and Dunea’s drinking water production. What can you expect at the De Tapuit ...
Pan van Persijn, usually simply called Panbos, is a much-loved walking and play woodland on the edge of Katwijk. Hidden behind the dunes, between Katwijk and Wassenaar, it is a lovely place for families, walkers and nature lovers. What can you expect in Panbos? - Walking through woodland and dunes: Panbos has winding ...
The Meijendel nature area lies between Wassenaar, The Hague and Scheveningen and, at around 2,000 hectares, is the largest continuous dune area in South Holland. The area is part of Hollands Duin and is managed by drinking water company Dunea. What can you expect in Meijendel? - Extensive dune landscape: Meijendel ...
The Berkheide nature area lies between Katwijk and the Wassenaarse Slag and forms part of the extensive Hollands Duin. This open dune area is a wonderful place for anyone who wants to walk through sand dunes, dune grasslands, scrub and peaceful dune valleys. What can you expect in Berkheide? - Open dune landscape: ...
The Coepelduynen nature area is a quiet and relatively unspoilt dune landscape between Noordwijk and Katwijk. The area is part of Hollands Duin and covers around 188 hectares. You will find high dunes, open grasslands, damp dune valleys and dense scrub. What can you expect in the Coepelduynen? - Peaceful nature: Thanks to ...
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