Walking route · Sluis · Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - Main route - E9 · Updated on 6 November 2026

Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute - E9 walk

Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute - E9 is a walk of 199.1 km from Sluis. Along the way you'll find 28 benches and picnic tables and 8 public toilets.

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199.1 km
± 44:15 h
↑ 9 m · ↓ 4 m
Hard
From A to B
National route

Start in Sluis
0 km
At the start: public toilet.
151 m
4 public toilets
151 m
1.3 km · 6 benches
3 public toilets
1.5 km
197.7 km · 21 benches
Finish
199.1 km

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 197.7 kmBetween 1.5 km and 199.1 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.

Stages (1)

1Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 01 - E9Dutch Coastal Trail part 1 - 01 - E93.6 km

Elevation and terrain

Up: ↑ 9 m
Down: ↓ 4 m
Highest point: 15 m
Lowest point: 2 m

1 flight of stairs

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

199.1 km in total

Path: 1.9 km
Cycleway: 1.3 km
Street: 275 m
Footpath: 75 m
Stairs: 1 flight of stairs

Surfaces

199.1 km in total

Asphalt: 1.6 km
Gravel: 1.2 km
Unpaved: 500 m
Paved: 250 m

About the walking route Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute - E9

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

Where do you walk?

Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute - E9 is a walking route of 199.1 km that starts in Sluis. It does not end where it starts. You start in Het Zwin and finish in Hoek van Holland.

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 9 m in total and descend 4 m. There is 1 flight of steps along the way. Allow ± 44:15 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is path (1.9 km), cycleway (1.3 km) and street (275 m). Of the surface, 1.6 km asphalt and 1.2 km gravel.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 28 benches and picnic tables and 8 public toilets. The longest stretch without a toilet is 197.7 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Europese wandelroute E9, Nederland (European long distance path E9 - part Netherlands)

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Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

1BelfortMuseum · 5.9 km from the route
2Sint-JanskerkRuins · 5.7 km from the route
3OoievaarstorenObservation tower · 1.7 km from the route
4HoekemolenAttraction · 7.7 km from the route
5HEYMuseum · 9.4 km from the route
6BordeelschansArchaeological site · 7.7 km from the route
7KruisdijkschansFort · 8.8 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute - E9?

Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - Hoofdroute - E9 is 199.1 km long. Allow ± 44:15 h 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 Het Zwin to Hoek van Holland.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Sluis.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 9 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 8 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 197.7 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

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