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Bird Watching Hut by the Lake – The Jellyfish of Castricum loop from Castricum

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Bird Watching Hut by the Lake – The Jellyfish of Castricum loop from Castricum

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Bird Watching Hut by the Lake – The Jellyfish of Castricum loop from Castricum

03:18

13.1km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Noordhollands Duinreservaat

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.05 km

Hof van Kijk-Uit

Highlight • Cafe

Het Hof van Kijk-Uit is a daytime activity for people with disabilities. Volunteers play a crucial role in keeping the facility running. You can enjoy a small menu on the sunny terrace. If the weather is not good, you can go to Jonkheer Gevers' cozy living room, where homemade soups, traditionally baked sandwiches and cakes are served. They also offer quality coffee, tea, chocolate milk with whipped cream, wine and draft beers.

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2

1.27 km

The Castricum Art Bunker

Highlight • Monument

During the Second World War, art treasures were stored in the Kunstbunker near Castricum to keep them out of the hands of the Germans and to protect them from attacks. Even the world famous Night Watch is stored here. The director and curator of the Stedelijk Museum took turns keeping watch from a barrack nearby.

Nowadays there is also a link with a museum. The Amsterdam film museum Eye now owns the bunker and stores fragile and flammable nitrate films there. Some nitrate films are over 100 years old.

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3

4.43 km

Bird Watching Hut by the Lake

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Many bird species

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4

5.17 km

Dune Lake and Water Spring, North Holland Dune Reserve

Highlight • Lake

There is a bench to muse and enjoy the view.

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5

5.30 km

The Jellyfish of Castricum

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bird watching

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6

5.30 km

De Kwal Water Outlet

Highlight • Structure

Huge amounts of water are pumped into the dunes via the Kwal. The water comes from the IJsselmeer and is transported to the dunes via a pipe of up to 52 kilometers long. Here in the dunes, the water is purified, after which it returns to civilization: the well-known pure Dutch tap water.

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7

7.17 km

Trail from the Dunes to the Beach (Noordhollands Duinreservaat)

Highlight • Trail

Pure nature. Beautiful hiking trails along the sea.

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8

7.22 km

Dune and Beach Trail

Highlight • Trail

B

13.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

5.57 km

1.32 km

405 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

4.96 km

1.64 km

741 m

275 m

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Saturday 27 June

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