Wandelnetwerk Noord-Holland

The Landgoed Caprera estate is located on the edge of the Kopje van Bloemendaal, the highest dune top of Zuid-Kennemerland. The walking park on the edge of the Kennemerduinen is part of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. It owes its name to a former owner’s admiration for the Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi, who had his base on the island of Caprera near Sardinia. Caprera Walking Park is now managed by a foundation of the same name, which also operates an open-air theatre here.

• The Caprera Walk (red) shows this unique estate in Bloemendaal from all sides. The walking park is part of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. At the highest point, you walk between tall pines. A few lookout points offer beautiful views of the city, the dunes and even the sea. A steep slope leads to the low part of the forest, with mainly hardwood trees. You walk between grasslands and look out over the Meertje van Caprera lake from the marsh forest. The park is closed to walkers during theatre performances, which are usually held in the evening. You can buy an access ticket to the park at the entrance.
• The Duin en Daalse Walk (blue) brings you above it all to the Kopje van Bloemendaal. In 1908, this 43-metre-high dune was crowned with a viewing platform in honour of queen Wilhelmina's jubilee. The walk goes past Hertenkamp Bloemendaal animal park and Thijsse's Hof botanical park. You will pass beautiful villas around the meadow on the Lage Duin en Daalseweg. Via the long Kijkduintrap you climb to the Hoge Duin en Daalseweg.

Photo: Westphil Photography