Route from Dunea visitor centre

Even in the busy Randstad there are extensive hiking areas. Meijendel near Wassenaar is such a hotspot, and means:'the valley where the hawthorns bloom\\\'. The 2000 hectares of nature, together with the Hollandse Duin forestry, form the largest contiguous dune area in South Holland. Several marked hiking trails start from the De Tapuit visitor centre. For the ultimate experience, we recommend a combination of the blue (oak forest route) and the yellow (beach road). If you start with the yellow, you first walk over small sandy paths through the'dune garden\\\' and the bird forest towards the beach. The last part is on a paved cycle path (which means that the public space is busy, especially at weekends). On the beach you can enjoy a breath of fresh air, then you meander via a sandy path to a birdwatching screen, with a view of a dune lake and surrounding scrub. At the Abelentop lookout point you 'step' onto the blue route, to meander through oak forests via winding paths. You will automatically return to the starting point, the famous ginger pancake at the neighboring farm is well deserved.

Spring: approx. 8 km

Start and end point: Tapuit Visitor Center, Meijendelseweg 40, Wassenaar

Marking: Yellow and blue posts

Dog allowed? Yes, on a leash.

Walking for Goodies:

*At Meijendel farm you can especially enjoy sitting in the backyard, their ginger pancakes are unsurpassed.

Source: DPG Media / Claudia Straatmans