Discover the flower bulb fields near Noordwijkerhout
Noordwijk, South Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 558444
Provided by: Groots Genieten
17.0 km
04:15 h
966 kcal
5 m
Description
This route takes you from Noordwijkerhout past the flower bulb fields for which this region is so famous. You will also walk along the edge of the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes and through other beautiful green areas. That is pure enjoyment of natural beauty!
The Heart of the Bulb Region
The starting point of this route is in Noordwijkerhout. In the vicinity of Noordwijkerhout you will find the largest area of colorful bulb fields in the entire region and that is why the place is also called the 'Heart of the Bulb Region'. In Noordwijkerhout you can take a look at Het Witte Kerkje, a historic church in the center of Noordwijkerhout. Then you walk into the rural area of Noordwijkerhout. Here you can enjoy one flower bulb field after another with beautifully colorful flowers. You will also walk along the Oosterduinse lake. The lake was created by excavations of the former Oosterduinen in the 1950s and 1960s. The sand that was excavated was used by a sand-lime brick factory in the area.
Sancta Maria estate
Then you walk back to Noordwijkerhout via De Zilk. You walk past the Sancta Maria estate. This estate is full of monumental trees and you can also enjoy impressive views.
The Zilk
De Zilk is a small village that is completely dedicated to bulb cultivation, especially hyacinth cultivation. Traditionally, the large bulb growers had their business in the'Kleine Zilk\\\' and the'Grote Zilk\\\' was used as a residential area for the workers involved in bulb cultivation. In April you will find all kinds of beautiful works of art made with hyacinth flowers along the roads, a special sight to see. You will also pass the De Dierenhoeve Petting Zoo.
The Heart of the Bulb Region
The starting point of this route is in Noordwijkerhout. In the vicinity of Noordwijkerhout you will find the largest area of colorful bulb fields in the entire region and that is why the place is also called the 'Heart of the Bulb Region'. In Noordwijkerhout you can take a look at Het Witte Kerkje, a historic church in the center of Noordwijkerhout. Then you walk into the rural area of Noordwijkerhout. Here you can enjoy one flower bulb field after another with beautifully colorful flowers. You will also walk along the Oosterduinse lake. The lake was created by excavations of the former Oosterduinen in the 1950s and 1960s. The sand that was excavated was used by a sand-lime brick factory in the area.
Sancta Maria estate
Then you walk back to Noordwijkerhout via De Zilk. You walk past the Sancta Maria estate. This estate is full of monumental trees and you can also enjoy impressive views.
The Zilk
De Zilk is a small village that is completely dedicated to bulb cultivation, especially hyacinth cultivation. Traditionally, the large bulb growers had their business in the'Kleine Zilk\\\' and the'Grote Zilk\\\' was used as a residential area for the workers involved in bulb cultivation. In April you will find all kinds of beautiful works of art made with hyacinth flowers along the roads, a special sight to see. You will also pass the De Dierenhoeve Petting Zoo.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VVV Noordwijkerhout (Havenstraat, 2211 EH, Noordwijk, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
78 | 78 (Dorpsstraat, 2211GC, Noordwijk, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.04 km | |
55 | 55 (2211AC, Noordwijk, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.03 km | |
46 | 46 (2211AL, Noordwijk, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.81 km | |
70 | 70 (Duinschooten, 2211ZC, Noordwijk, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 2.56 km | |
69 | 69 (Oosterduinen, 2211ZB, Noordwijk, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.56 km |
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