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Walking route · Bergen · Migratory Bird Trail · Updated on 6 November 2026

Trekvogelpad walk

Trekvogelpad is a walk of 504.2 km from Bergen. Along the way you'll find 1,245 benches and picnic tables, 55 water fountains and refill points and 48 public toilets.

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Trekvogelpad
Airborne Monument Ginkelse Heide
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Een treurende stedenmaagd
Een treurende stedenmaagd
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Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar
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  • 504.2 km
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Pick a stage to see the pitstops per kilometre. Along the way you'll find 1,245 benches and picnic tables, 55 water fountains and refill points and 48 public toilets.

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The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

37 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 29 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (30)

  1. 1HoofdrouteMain route422.4 km
  2. 2TVP 01 Alternatieve route met hondTVP 01 Alternative route with dog1.9 km
  3. 3TVP 01 Alternatieve route broedseizoen en met hondTVP 01 Alternative route in breeding season and with dog1.5 km
  4. 4TVP 02 OV-route AlkmaarTVP 02 public transport route Alkmaar642 m
  5. 5TVP 03 Alternatieve route met hondTVP 03 Alternative route with dog3.2 km
  6. 6TVP 03 Alternatieve route als pont niet vaartTVP 03 Alternative route if ferry not running8.6 km
  7. 7TVP 04 route Zaanse Schans5.5 km
  8. 8TVP 04A OV-route Zaanse SchansTVP 04A public transport route Zaanse Schans1.2 km
  9. 9TVP 05 Alternatieve route broedseizoen en met hondTVP 05 Alternative route in breeding season and with dog3.5 km
  10. 10TVP 06 Alternatieve route buiten broedseizoenTVP 06 Alternative route outside breeding season1.1 km
  11. 11TVP 07 OV-route GaasperplasTVP 07 public transport route Gaasperplas811 m
  12. 12TVP 07 OV-route GeinTVP 07 public transport route Gein542 m
  13. 13TVP 08 OV-route Bussum ZuidTVP 08 public transport route Bussum Zuid2 km
  14. 14TVP 09 Alternatieve route met hondTVP 09 Alternative route with dog2.2 km
  15. 15TVP 09 OV-route BaarnTVP 09 public transport route Baarn1.3 km
  16. 16TVP 10 OV-route Hollandsche RadingTVP 10 public transport route Hollandsche Rading2 km
  17. 17TVP 10 OV-route Soest ZuidTVP 10 public transport route Soest Zuid1.7 km
  18. 18TVP 10 Alternatieve route met hondTVP 10 Alternative route with dog4.7 km
  19. 19TVP 13 Alternatieve route broedseizoen en met hondTVP 13 Alternative route in breeding season and with dog4.7 km
  20. 20TVP 14 Alternatieve route met hondTVP 14 Alternative route with dog1.7 km
  21. 21TVP 14 OV-route RhenenTVP 14 public transport route Rhenen436 m
  22. 22TVP 15 Alternatieve route met hondTVP 15 Alternative route with dog1.7 km
  23. 23TVP 15 Alternatieve route drassig pad en met hondTVP 15 Alternative route boggy path and with dog1.1 km
  24. 24TVP 15 OV-route Ede-WageningenTVP 15 public transport route Ede-Wageningen2 km
  25. 25TVP 17 Alternatieve route bronstijdTVP 17 Alternative route rutting season1.2 km
  26. 26TVP 20 Alternatieve route BrinkhorsterveerTVP 20 Alternative route Brinkhorster Ferry12.6 km
  27. 27TVP 21 OV-route VordenTVP 21 public transport route Vorden735 m
  28. 28TVP 21 OV-route RuurloTVP 21 public transport route Ruurlo828 m
  29. 29TVP 23 OV-route HaaksbergenTVP 23 public transport route Haaksbergen4 km
  30. 30Variant Den BroamDen Broam variant8.5 km

About the walking route Trekvogelpad

Updated on 6 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap and the AHN.

Where do you walk?

Trekvogelpad is a walking route of 504.2 km that starts in Bergen. It does not end where it starts. You start in Bergen aan Zee and finish in Enschede.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 1,245 benches and picnic tables, 55 water fountains and refill points and 48 public toilets. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Anne Frank HouseAnne Frank HouseMuseum · 4.9 km from the route
  2. 2Dam SquareDam SquareAttraction · 4.4 km from the route
  3. 3Van Gogh MuseumVan Gogh MuseumMuseum · 5.3 km from the route
  4. 4NEMO Science MuseumNEMO Science MuseumMuseum · 3 km from the route
  5. 5RijksmuseumRijksmuseumMuseum · 5 km from the route
  6. 6Red Light DistrictRed Light DistrictAttraction · 4 km from the route
  7. 7Heineken ExperienceHeineken ExperienceMuseum · 4.6 km from the route
  8. 8Moco MuseumMoco MuseumMuseum · 5.2 km from the route
  9. 9Flower MarketFlower MarketAttraction · 4.5 km from the route
  10. 10Rembrandt HouseRembrandt HouseMuseum · 3.8 km from the route
  11. 11Old ChurchOld ChurchMuseum · 4 km from the route
  12. 12Royal PalaceRoyal PalaceAttraction · 4.4 km from the route
  13. 13The National Maritime MuseumThe National Maritime MuseumMuseum · 2.9 km from the route
  14. 14SexmuseumSexmuseumMuseum · 4 km from the route
  15. 15Amsterdam MuseumAmsterdam MuseumMuseum · 4.5 km from the route
  16. 16Kröller-Müller MuseumKröller-Müller MuseumMuseum · 149 m from the route
  17. 17LeidsepleinLeidsepleinAttraction · 5.1 km from the route
  18. 18Dutch Resistance MuseumDutch Resistance MuseumMuseum · 3 km from the route
  19. 19Hortus BotanicusHortus BotanicusAttraction · 3.4 km from the route
  20. 20Magere BrugMagere BrugAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  21. 21ChinatownChinatownAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  22. 22Eye FilmmuseumEye FilmmuseumMuseum · 3.8 km from the route
  23. 23Mint TowerMint TowerAttraction · 4.4 km from the route
  24. 24Museum Van LoonMuseum Van LoonMuseum · 4.4 km from the route
  25. 25HomomonumentHomomonumentMemorial · 4.9 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Trekvogelpad?

Trekvogelpad is 504.2 km long, split into several parts and stages.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Bergen aan Zee to Enschede.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Bergen.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 48 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 55 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Ruïne Kasteel Egmond, Een treurende stedenmaagd and Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar.

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