As sunlight filters through the clouds, there's no better time to lace up your shoes and head out for a invigorating walk. Need inspiration? We've got you covered with these standout suggestions.
Dutch Railways (NS), with years of experience promoting active travel, has meticulously mapped out 46 walking routes—connecting stations or forming scenic loops from a single starting point.
Spotlight on four new routes:
- Park Lingezegen: Elst – Arnhem South – Arnhem Central, 7.5, 9 or 16 km
This route links three NS stations, winding through the innovative Park Lingezegen landscape park. Marvel at dikes, ditches, young forests, and ancient walnut trees, then continue via the Rhine floodplains in rugged Meinerswijk. Lush greenery meets urban proximity for an unforgettable trek.
- Fort de Roovere: Bergen op Zoom, 18 km – or 16 km by bus 13
Traverse vast forests, grand estates, and a historic fortress from the West Brabant Waterline. Return through Bergen op Zoom's charming historic center—a perfect blend of nature and heritage.
- Land of Ravenstein: Ravenstein, 9 or 16 km
In the expansive landscape between Nijmegen and Oss, follow the Meuse's meanders past quaint villages. Stroll floodplains and quiet roads; in summer, hop the pedestrian ferry to medieval Batenburg.
- De Bretten: Halfweg-Zwanenburg – Sloterdijk, 10 km
Venture through wild, rugged terrain amid nearby flats, rails, and highways. Family-friendly adventure awaits—crawl under fallen trees, scramble over fences, and cross ditches via pull ferry. Ideal for kids and adults alike.
