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A nature reserve over 7,000 soccer fields in size

Walking route Round of dunes

Thanks to the handy network of junctions, you can walk (or cycle) the most beautiful routes in National Park De Loonse en Drunense Duinen. During this 18-kilometer hiking route from Natuurpoort Van Loon in Loon op Zand, you walk over idyllic forest paths, through colorful heaths and along vast sand flats. Tip: be sure to deviate from the route to really experience the sand flats.

De Loonse en Drunense Duinen is a nature reserve of over 7,000 soccer fields in size. You will find huge sand flats, ponds, purple heaths and vast forests. It is one of the largest drifting sand areas in Western Europe. The wind can blow over the sandy plains undisturbed, creating an ever-changing landscape. Whatever the season, you will experience this nature reserve differently with every visit.


DISTANCE 17.2 KM - 3.5 hours Download GPX

The route is completely plotted based on the walking junction network. Simply follow the node numbers on the posts, from one numbered node to the next. You can also download the gpx file and walk the route using your smartphone or navigation system.

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Natuurpoort Van Loon
Starting point: Natuurpoort Natuurpoort Van Loon

Kloosterstraat 119
5175 PB Loon op Zand

2
Europarcs Kaatsheuvel
Europarcs Kaatsheuvel

Van Haestrechtstraat 24
5171 RC Kaatsheuvel

Follow the junctions

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3
Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel the Enjoyment (info point)
Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel the Enjoyment (info point)

Roestelbergseweg 3
5171 RL Kaatsheuvel

4
Cafe De Galgenwiel (info point)
Eatery De Galgenwiel (info point)

Mayor Smeelelaan 124
5144 NK Waalwijk

5
De Smulhoeve
De Smulhoeve

Van Haestrechtstraat 15B
5171 RB Kaatsheuvel

6
Eatery De Rustende Jager (info point)
Eatery De Rustende Jager (info point)

Oude Bosschebaan 11
5074 RC Biezenmortel

7
Sands Cafe
Grandcafé Sands

Roestelbergseweg 3
5171 RL Kaatsheuvel

8
Steakhouse/ grand cafe 't Wapen van Kaatsheuvel
Steakhouse/ grand café 't Wapen van Kaatsheuvel

van Haestrechtstraat 24
5171 RC Kaatsheuvel

9
Relaxation 't Blauwe Schaap
Restaurant 't Blauwe Schaap

Moleneind 29
5175 NZ Loon op Zand

10
Natuurpoort Van Loon
Natuurpoort Van Loon

Kloosterstraat 119
5175 PB Loon op Zand

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Natuurpoort Van Loon
End point: Natuurpoort Natuurpoort Van Loon

Kloosterstraat 119
5175 PB Loon op Zand