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Staelduinse Forest

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Staelduinse Forest

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Staelduinse Forest

Recommended by 136 hikers out of 140

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Solleveld & Kapittelduinen

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Location: S-Gravenzande, South Holland, Netherlands

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1. Staelduinse Forest – Staelduinse Forest loop from Hoek van 100

6.75km

01:42

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Staelduinse Forest – Staelduinse Forest loop from Hoek van Holland Haven

21.4km

05:24

20m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Staelduinse Bos – Staelduinse Forest loop from Dijckerwaal

8.28km

02:05

10m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Els

April 6, 2021

The Staelduinse forest is the only remaining natural forest in the Westland. It was created after 1850 on a sand ridge that the Meuse laid down over the course of centuries and later formed into a dune. Beech avenues have been laid out in the forest, which beautifully accentuate the hills. The name Staelduinen is said to be derived from the steel pins with which fishermen secure their nets in the Meuse at high tide. At low tide, the fish that swam with the river current became stuck in it. The western part of the area consists of dune grasslands, meadows and hay fields. There are many mushrooms and stinze plants in the forest. You will also find various bats here at dusk, which come from the bunkers in the area in search of food. More information in the visitors' cherry center d'Oude Koestal.
Source: Walking guide - Deltapad

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Frans Meulmeester

October 20, 2024

It is a beautiful walking area, but of course on a Sunday with nice weather, very busy with families and children. Not bad in itself, but if you are looking for silence, you better go on a weekday.

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Wik

January 23, 2021

Nice compact forest in the Westland, where the green is not so much available

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Location: S-Gravenzande, South Holland, Netherlands

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Staelduinse Forest

1. Staelduinse Forest – Staelduinse Forest loop from Hoek van 100

2. Staelduinse Forest – Staelduinse Forest loop from Hoek van Holland Haven

3. Staelduinse Bos – Staelduinse Forest loop from Dijckerwaal

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