Outdoor PitstopWalking guide Den Helder · Updated on 6 November 2026
The best walks in Den Helder
Den Helder has 6 walks on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 4 best are 17.4 km long on average; 1 of them is a circular walk. Along the way you'll find 170 benches and picnic tables, 3 water fountains and refill points and 5 public toilets in total.
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The 4 best walks in Den Helder
The best walking route in Den Helder by our score is Noord-Hollandpad - 3: 19.1 km, from A to B, start Den Helder, moderate.
In the order of our score: a photo, points of interest along the way, a toilet or water point, a circular walk, a description and how often people search for the route.
The numbers on the map are the routes below, at their starting point. Pitstops count up to 100 m from the route. Walking time assumes 4.5 km an hour plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent.
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Photo: bertknot from scarborough, australia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsNoord-Hollandpad - 3
ModerateNorth Holland Trail - 3
19.1 km · ± 4:15 h · ↗ 15 m · From A to B · start Den Helder
2 public toilets2 water fountains and refill points71 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Uberprutser · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsDutch Coastal Trail part 2 stage V
19.3 km · ± 4:25 h · ↗ 56 m · From A to B · start Schagen
3 public toilets1 water point97 benches and picnic tables
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Count's Dunes Route
8.7 km · ± 1:55 h · Circular walk · start Den Helder
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points0 benches and picnic tables
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North Holland Trail - 4
22.6 km · ± 5:00 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Den Helder
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points2 benches and picnic tables
All 3 walks from Den Helder, A to Z
Long-distance paths through Den Helder
Walks of several days, in stages.
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Photo: Uberprutser · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Points of interest along the walks
Along the 4 best walks.
- Audio story · 2 min
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Photo: bertknot from scarborough, australia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMarinemuseum
Museum · along 1 walk
Audio story · 2 minHNLMS Abraham Crijnssen
Attraction · along 1 walk
Audio story · 2 minHNLMS Schorpioen
Attraction · along 1 walk
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Photo: Lars van der Heide · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsFort · along 1 walk
Observation tower · along 1 walk
Walks per place in North Holland
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- Bloemendaal40 ›
- Castricum25 ›
- Diemen24 ›
- Dijk en Waard11 ›
- Drechterland29 ›
- Edam-Volendam27 ›
- Enkhuizen14 ›
- Gooise Meren54 ›
- Haarlem27 ›
- Haarlemmermeer59 ›
- Heemskerk19 ›
- Heemstede13 ›
- Heiloo7 ›
- Hilversum51 ›
- Hollands Kroon26 ›
- Hoorn18 ›
- Huizen29 ›
- Koggenland22 ›
- Landsmeer12 ›
- Laren13 ›
- Medemblik42 ›
- Ouder-Amstel12 ›
- Purmerend25 ›
- Schagen26 ›
- Stede Broec21 ›
- Texel36 ›
- Uitgeest14 ›
- Uithoorn13 ›
- Velsen40 ›
- Waterland20 ›
- Wijdemeren38 ›
- Wormerland10 ›
- Zaanstad25 ›
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Frequently asked questions
How many walks are there in Den Helder?
The Outdoor Pitstop map has 6 walks in Den Helder, including 2 long-distance paths in stages.
What is the best walk in Den Helder?
At the top of this guide is Noord-Hollandpad - 3 (19.1 km, moderate). Next come Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 stage V and Grafelijkheidsduinenroute.
Are there circular walks in Den Helder?
Yes, for example Grafelijkheidsduinenroute.
Which walks in Den Helder have a toilet along the way?
In this guide, Noord-Hollandpad - 3 and Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 stage V have a public toilet along the route.
Which long-distance paths run through Den Helder?
Among others Nederlands Kustpad and Noord-Hollandpad run through this area.
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