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Walking guide Velsen · Updated on 5 November 2026

The best walks in Velsen

Velsen has 40 walks on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 10 best are 10 km long on average; 6 of them are circular walks. Along the way you find 264 benches and picnic tables, 12 water fountains and refill points, 3 public toilets and 1 bike pump in total.

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Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 - 07, walk in Velsen
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Brederode route, walk in Velsen
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Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 - 06, walk in Velsen
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The 10 best walks

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 best walking route in Velsen is Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 - 07 (14.5 km, moderate).

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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    Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 - 07, walk in Velsen
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    Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 - 07

    Moderate

    Dutch Coastal Trail part 2 - 07

    14.5 km · ± 3:20 h · ↗ 43 m · From A to B · start Velsen

    0 public toilets2 water fountains and refill points46 benches and picnic tables

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    Brederode route, walk in Velsen
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    Brederode route

    Easy

    7.4 km · ± 1:40 h · ↗ 3 m · Circular walk · start Bloemendaal

    0 public toilets2 water fountains and refill points17 benches and picnic tables

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    Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 - 06, walk in Velsen

    Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 - 06

    Moderate

    Dutch Coastal Trail part 2 - 06

    17.7 km · ± 4:05 h · ↗ 95 m · From A to B · start Haarlem

    2 public toilets6 water fountains and refill points81 benches and picnic tables

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    Waterliniepad - 03, walk in Velsen
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    Waterliniepad - 03

    Moderate

    Water Line Trail - 03

    13.1 km · ± 2:55 h · ↗ 4 m · From A to B · start Uitgeest

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points5 benches and picnic tables

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    Blauwe route, walk in Velsen
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    Blauwe route

    Easy

    Blue route

    8.2 km · ± 1:50 h · ↗ 6 m · Circular walk · start Velsen

    0 public toilets1 water point30 benches and picnic tables

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    Waterliniepad - 04, walk in Velsen

    Waterliniepad - 04

    Moderate

    Water Line Trail - 04

    13.9 km · ± 3:05 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Haarlemmermeer

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points21 benches and picnic tables

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    Westerveldroute, walk in Velsen
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    Westerveldroute

    Easy

    4.7 km · ± 1:00 h · Circular walk · start Velsen

    1 public toilet1 water point12 benches and picnic tables

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    Oranje route, walk in Velsen
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    Oranje route

    Easy

    Orange route

    6.7 km · ± 1:30 h · ↗ 11 m · Circular walk · start Velsen

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points14 benches and picnic tables

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    Fortenroute, walk in Velsen

    Fortenroute

    Easy

    Forts Route

    6.3 km · ± 1:25 h · Circular walk · start Haarlem

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points13 benches and picnic tables

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    Konikroute, walk in Velsen
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    Konikroute

    Easy

    Konik Horse Route

    7.5 km · ± 1:45 h · ↗ 55 m · Circular walk · start Velsen

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points25 benches and picnic tables

All 24 walks from Velsen, A to Z

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Frequently asked questions

How many walks are there in Velsen?

The Outdoor Pitstop map has 40 walks in Velsen, including 5 long-distance paths in stages.

What is the best walk in Velsen?

At the top of this guide is Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 - 07 (14.5 km, moderate). Next come Brederode route and Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 - 06.

Are there circular walks in Velsen?

Yes, for example Brederode route, Blauwe route and Westerveldroute.

Which walks in Velsen have a toilet along the way?

In this guide, Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 - 06 and Westerveldroute have a public toilet along the route.

Which long-distance paths run through Velsen?

Among others Waterliniepad, Nordsøstien, Nederlands Kustpad deel 2 - Hoofdroute and Noord-Hollandpad run through this area.

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