Trail Running in Kennemerland National Park | Forests, Dunes & Beach

Описание: Join me on a 40km trail run through one of the most scenic and diverse landscapes in the Netherlands – Kennemerland National Park! 🏃‍♂️🏔️🌿

📍 National Park Zuid-Kennemerland (NPZK) is a stunning nature reserve located just west of Amsterdam, offering a varied trail running experience across forests, rolling dunes, serene lakes, and the North Sea beach. Known for its wildlife, peaceful nature, and surprising elevation, this park is a hidden gem for runners and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

🏃‍♂️ Trail Running Highlights:

✅ Distance: 40km
✅ Elevation Gain: 568m (not bad for the Netherlands!)
✅ Varied Terrain: Forest trails, sand dunes, beach running, and lakeside paths
✅ Wildlife Encounters: Highland cows 🐂, wild horses 🐎, and more!

Kennemerland is a fantastic location for trail running training due to its mix of soft sandy climbs, technical single tracks, and runnable dirt paths. While the Netherlands is known for being flat, this route actually provides a decent elevation challenge with its rolling dunes and steep sandy sections.

🏃‍♂️ Why You Should Run Here:

✅ Diverse landscapes: From forests to dunes to the beach, this run has it all!
✅ Wildlife encounters: No need to travel far for a wild running experience!
✅ Good elevation training for the Netherlands – rolling hills & soft sand add a challenge.
✅ Easily accessible – just a short trip from Amsterdam & Haarlem.

📌 If you’re looking for a varied and scenic trail run near Amsterdam, this 40km adventure is the perfect training ground!

🔗 Trail Route & Map:

For those interested in running this exact route, check out my Komoot track here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/205374115...


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