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Leijenroute (black)
The black Leijen Route runs alongside the Rondje Waarland at first, then turns right at the Weelbrug towards ’t Veld. It continues along the grass verge beside the tree-lined Leijerpolderweg and along the grass dyke on the north bank of the canal. The route is waymarked in both directions with
8.57 km- (0)
Rondje Waarland (green)
The Rondje Waarland Route (green) starting from ‘t Verlaat near Nieuwe Niedorp, explores the Boomerwaal nature reserve managed by Staatsbosbeheer (Dutch Forestry Commission). It follows the grass dyke of the Boomerpolder, crosses the Boomervaart using a high footbridge and continues along
7.03 km- (6)
Lange Jaaproute (green)
The green Lange Jaap Route runs through the town centre to the sea dyke, passing the rebuilt Oude Helder and continuing towards the Lange Jaap, the red lighthouse dating from 1878. It then runs around Fort Erfprins and along the Liniedijk.
8.76 km- (4)
Marsdiep Route
Discover Den Helder through 10 distinctive locations Fishermen, lifeboat crews, shipwrights and the navy have transformed the village of Helder into a town over the past 200 years. Den Helder enjoyed prosperous years until the Second World War. After the war, the heavily bombed town had to be
4.1 km- (1)
Willemsoord Route (red)
The red Willemsoord Route explores the south-west side of the former naval dockyard Willemsoord, the Koopvaardershaven and two defence forts: Fort Dirksz Admiraal and Fort Westoever. The route is waymarked in both directions with red arrows.
9.36 km- (1)
Napoleon Route (orange)
The Napoleon Route (orange) in Den Helder partly follows the purple Route but also includes Fort Dirksz Admiraal, built for Napoleon between 1811 and 1813. The route is waymarked in the field with orange arrows. Napoleon Bonaparte wanted to establish a naval harbour in the northern Netherlands.
11.22 km- (5)
Grafelijkheidsduinenroute (red)
The red Grafelijkheidsduinen Route runs along the foredunes to Fort Kijkduin in Huisduinen, returning along the eastern edge of the Grafelijkheidsduinen and through the Donkere Duinenbos. The route is waymarked in both directions with red arrows.
8.72 km- (3)
Wieringermeerdijk Route (purple)
The purple Wieringermeerdijk Route also runs across the Dijkgatsweide along a footpath, stepping stones across a channel and along the woodland edge to the unpaved IJsselmeer dyke, with wide views over the polder and the lake. The route is waymarked in both directions with purple arrows.
5.98 km- (9)
Dijkgatsweide Route (black)
The black Dijkgatsweide Route runs north to a water-rich bird paradise between Dijkgatbos and Robbenoordbos. The route is waymarked in both directions with black arrows.
5.25 km- (3)
Sluitgatbosroute (yellow)
The yellow Sluitgatbos Route explores the southern part of the woodland, notable for its variety and subtle changes in elevation – perhaps the most attractive section. The route is waymarked in both directions with yellow arrows.
3.07 km- (1)