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Walking route · Sluis · Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - Main route · Updated on 6 November 2026

Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute walk

Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute is a walk of 209.6 km from Sluis. Along the way you'll find 793 benches and picnic tables, 14 water fountains and refill points, 56 public toilets and 1 bike pump.

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Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute
Kasteel Westhove · after 65.6 km
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MuZEEum
MuZEEum · after 39 km
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Keizersbolwerk
Keizersbolwerk · after 39.2 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 209.6 km
  • ± 4:15 h per stage
  • Moderate per stage
  • From A to B
  • National route

  1. Start in Sluis

    0 km

    At the start: public toilet.

  2. 10.6 km · 47 benches

    5 public toilets

    10.6 km

  3. 1.3 km · 5 benches

    3 public toilets

    11.9 km

  4. 2.7 km · 26 benches

    Public toilet

    14.6 km

  5. 15.7 km · 44 benches

    Public toilet

    30.3 km

  6. 6.7 km · 12 benches

    Public toilet, water point and bike pump

    37 km

  7. 2.1 km · 53 benches

    MuZEEum

    39 km

    Museum

  8. 218 m · 11 benches

    Keizersbolwerk

    39.2 km

    Castle

  9. 1.5 km · 48 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    40.7 km

  10. 614 m · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    41.4 km

  11. 3.1 km · 17 benches

    3 public toilets and water point

    44.5 km

  12. 202 m · 8 benches

    Public toilet

    44.7 km

  13. 332 m · 2 benches

    Water point

    45 km

  14. 264 m · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    45.3 km

  15. 4.3 km · 19 benches

    Bunkermuseum Bunker 2

    49.6 km

    Museum

  16. 504 m · 10 benches

    Public toilet

    50.1 km

  17. 343 m · 10 benches

    Public toilet

    50.5 km

  18. 209 m · 18 benches

    Water point

    50.7 km

  19. 411 m · 11 benches

    Public toilet

    51.1 km

  20. 2.2 km · 10 benches

    Public toilet

    53.2 km

  21. 1.8 km · 19 benches

    De Schoppesteele

    55 km

    Memorial

  22. 557 m · 14 benches

    Monument voor 4e Commando Brigade

    55.6 km

    Public toilet

  23. 193 m · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    55.8 km

  24. 5.8 km · 8 benches

    Public toilet

    61.5 km

  25. 613 m · bench

    Public toilet

    62.1 km

  26. 545 m

    Public toilet

    62.7 km

  27. 268 m · 13 benches

    Public toilet

    63 km

  28. 449 m · 9 benches

    Monument voor Noorse Commando's

    63.4 km

    2 public toilets

  29. 2 km · 9 benches

    Terra Maris and 1 more

    65.4 km

    Westhove Castle

  30. 6.1 km · 10 benches

    Public toilet

    71.6 km
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  1. 1.3 km · 12 benches

    2 public toilets

    72.9 km

  2. 2.4 km · bench

    Public toilet

    75.3 km

  3. 1.1 km · 6 benches

    Observation tower

    76.4 km

    Public toilet

  4. 383 m · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    76.8 km

  5. 414 m · 7 benches

    Public toilet

    77.2 km

  6. 518 m · 4 benches

    Public toilet

    77.7 km

  7. 457 m · bench

    2 public toilets

    78.2 km

  8. 1.2 km · 2 benches

    Public toilet

    79.4 km

  9. 791 m · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    80.2 km

  10. 7.4 km · 9 benches

    Public toilet

    87.6 km

  11. 4.5 km · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    92.1 km

  12. 7.5 km · 26 benches

    Slot Haamstede and 1 more

    99.6 km

    Herinneringsplaquette

  13. 333 m · 11 benches

    2 public toilets

    99.9 km

  14. 7.8 km · 12 benches

    Public toilet

    107.7 km

  15. 2 km · 6 benches

    Public toilet

    109.8 km

  16. 906 m · 12 benches

    Water point

    110.7 km

  17. 1.3 km · 7 benches

    Public toilet

    111.9 km

  18. 3 km · 14 benches

    Public toilet

    114.9 km

  19. 3.8 km

    Public toilet

    118.7 km

  20. 412 m

    Public toilet

    119.1 km

  21. 273 m

    Public toilet

    119.4 km

  22. 186 m

    Public toilet

    119.6 km

  23. 2.7 km · 7 benches

    Public toilet

    122.3 km

  24. 900 m

    RTM Ouddorp

    123.2 km

    Museum

  25. 11.5 km · 9 benches

    Observation tower

    134.7 km

    Water point

  26. 5.7 km · bench

    Water point

    140.4 km

  27. 20.8 km · 62 benches

    Water point

    161.3 km

  28. 8.1 km · 32 benches

    Stenen Baak

    169.4 km

    Attraction · Audio story · 2 min

  29. 4.9 km · 8 benches

    Brigittenpoortje

    174.3 km

    Attraction

  30. 202 m · 2 benches

    Historisch Museum Den Briel

    174.5 km

    Museum

  31. 167 m · bench

    vestingwerken van Brielle

    174.7 km

    Castle

  32. 4.3 km · 12 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    178.9 km

  33. 7.4 km · 18 benches

    Museum Maassluis and 1 more

    186.3 km

    Tugboat Museum

  34. 192 m · 3 benches

    Water point

    186.5 km

  35. 2.6 km · 2 benches

    Museum de Schilpen

    189.1 km

    Museum

  36. 5.1 km · 10 benches

    Water point

    194.2 km

  37. 9.6 km · 11 benches

    Observation tower

    203.8 km

    Observation tower

  38. 5.3 km · 23 benches

    Water point

    209.1 km

  39. 442 m · 2 benches

    Finish

    209.6 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 56.6 kmBetween 122.3 km and 178.9 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

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

21 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 13 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (11)

  1. 1Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 1Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 114.1 km
  2. 2Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 2Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 236.3 km
  3. 3Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 3Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 315.1 km
  4. 4Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 4Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 421.5 km
  5. 5Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 5Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 513 km
  6. 6Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 6Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 619.9 km
  7. 7Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 7Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 721.2 km
  8. 8Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 8Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 814.1 km
  9. 9Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 9Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 920.8 km
  10. 10Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 10Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 1019.4 km
  11. 11Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 11Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 1114.3 km

Elevation and terrain

Way types

209.6 km in total
  • Footpath: 49.8 km
  • Path: 45.1 km
  • Cycleway: 41.3 km
  • Road: 31.2 km
  • Street: 19.4 km
  • Track: 11.6 km
  • Stairs: 39 stairs
  • Busy road: 1.2 km
  • Unknown: 6.9 km

Surfaces

209.6 km in total
  • Asphalt: 69.9 km
  • Natural: 34.5 km
  • Gravel: 27.6 km
  • Paved: 23.2 km
  • Unpaved: 4.2 km
  • Unknown: 49.2 km

About the walking route Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute

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

Where do you walk?

Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute is a walking route of 209.6 km that starts in Sluis. It does not end where it starts. You start in Sluis and finish in Hoek van Holland. Along the way you pass MuZEEum (after 39 km), Keizersbolwerk (after 39.2 km) and Bunkermuseum Bunker 2 (after 49.6 km).

How hard is the route?

There are 39 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 4:15 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is footpath (49.8 km), path (45.1 km) and cycleway (41.3 km). Of the surface, 69.9 km asphalt and 34.5 km natural. For 49.2 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 793 benches and picnic tables, 14 water fountains and refill points, 56 public toilets and 1 bike pump. The longest stretch without a toilet is 56.6 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Noordzee Kustpad, Nederland (North Sea Trail, The Netherlands)

Website of the route

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Royal DelftRoyal DelftMuseum · 9.5 km from the route
  2. 2Stedelijk Museum SchiedamStedelijk Museum SchiedamMuseum · 8.8 km from the route
  3. 3Slot MoermondSlot MoermondCastle · 558 m from the route
  4. 4Maeslant BarrierMaeslant BarrierAttraction · 725 m from the route
  5. 5Fort RammekensFort RammekensAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  6. 6Grote KerkGrote KerkMuseum · 4.9 km from the route
  7. 7StadhuisStadhuisAttraction · 6.2 km from the route
  8. 8Old ChurchOld ChurchAttraction · 10 km from the route
  9. 9Zeeuws museumZeeuws museumMuseum · 6.4 km from the route
  10. 10Floating FARMFloating FARMAttraction · 9.9 km from the route
  11. 11Huis der BoedeHuis der BoedeAttraction · 2.4 km from the route
  12. 12Huis te RiviereHuis te RiviereRuins · 9.1 km from the route
  13. 13De RoosDe RoosAttraction · 9.9 km from the route
  14. 14Science Centre DelftScience Centre DelftMuseum · 9.7 km from the route
  15. 15Het PrinsenhofHet PrinsenhofMuseum · 9.9 km from the route
  16. 16Museum Paul Tétar Van ElvenMuseum Paul Tétar Van ElvenMuseum · 9.8 km from the route
  17. 17Tabaks Historisch Museum DelftTabaks Historisch Museum DelftMuseum · 9.6 km from the route
  18. 18Museumschip "Buffel"Museumschip "Buffel"Museum · 4.2 km from the route
  19. 19Slot HeenvlietSlot HeenvlietArchaeological site · 4.3 km from the route
  20. 20Kapel van Sint MaartenKapel van Sint MaartenAttraction · 4 km from the route
  21. 21StadhuisStadhuisAttraction · 4.7 km from the route
  22. 22Museum VlaardingenMuseum VlaardingenMuseum · 5.6 km from the route
  23. 23Lange JanLange JanAttraction · 6.3 km from the route
  24. 24KuiperspoortKuiperspoortAttraction · 6.4 km from the route
  25. 25The Distilleries MuseumThe Distilleries MuseumMuseum · 8.7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute?

Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute is 209.6 km long, in 11 stages of 19.1 km on average. Allow ± 4:15 h per stage of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Sluis to Hoek van Holland.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Sluis.

How hard is this route?

Moderate per stage.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 56 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 56.6 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 14 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass MuZEEum, Keizersbolwerk and Bunkermuseum Bunker 2.

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