The North Holland Dune Reserve (Dutch Noordhollands Duinreservaat) is an extensive nature reserve in the dune belt on the North Sea in the Dutch province of North Holland. It extends from the Schoorlser dunes in the north to Wijk aan Zee in the south. With around 5200 hectares, it is one of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands.

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RaMona

June 17, 2019

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A cow in the middle of the road and then suddenly a horse with a foal ... just like that ... and a beautiful dune landscape.

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September 18, 2020

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Wonderful bike paths through the dunes where you can meet wild animals.

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1. Egmond aan Zee loop from Castricum

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2. View of the Brederode Castle ruins loop from Heiloo

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3. J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse – J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse loop from Beverwijk

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Castricum, North Holland, Netherlands

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1. Egmond aan Zee loop from Castricum

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