Jan Ayeslag

The Jan Ayeslag marks the transition between Bollekamer and Westerduinen and borders the southern edge of the De Dennen forest. In the late 19th century, the 'wild mientgronden' were drained and these wet heathlands and grasslands were replaced by young trees. This created a variety of landscapes, providing the current backdrop for diverse walks.

• Het Geheim (The Secret) (orange) is a surprising and varied circular walk. You walk along a path across the heath to the cheerful Knobbelpad along the forest edge. The forest conceals some striking Scots pines, which were secretly sown by former forester Min during the forest's construction. This type of pine can be distinguished by its shorter needles and pinkish colour at the top of the trunk.
• The Okusnol Circular Walk (blue) extends the orange route with adventurous paths through the forest. Some tough climbs await on the Okusrichel dune ridge. Fortunately, the conifers offer shelter from the wind while creating beautifully dappled sunlight.
• The Pieter Rozenvlak Route (red) follows a wide grassy path through the old dune landscape with wet heathland valleys. Along the way, you will pass dune pools, heather and the bunkers of coastal battery Den Hoorn. Note: the route passes through grazing land and the paths can occasionally be wet.