Netherlands

In the Netherlands the North Sea Trail will follow the Dutch Coastal Path, that currently runs parallel to the Dutch coast and is also known as LAW 5

LAW® is the Dutch abbreviation for Lange-Afstands-Wandelpad (long-distance footpath), which includes markings and is described in walking guides. LAWs have simple white-red markings and a number of additional signposts.

The Dutch part of the North Sea Trail will pass Friesland, Zeeland, Zuid-Holland, Noord-Holland en Groningen.

You may visit the Dutch North Sea Trail web site at

http://www.northseatrail.nl/nst/english.asp

Introduction

The Dutch part of the North Sea Trail follows the whole of the Dutch coast over a distance of about 725 kilometres.

Hiking the North Sea Trail

All sections of the Dutch Coastal Path (LAW 5) in the North Sea Trail are linked up into the Netherlands’ longest connected hiking route.

Accessibility / public transport

The Netherlands has an outstanding public transport system. The finely-meshed rail network has stations close to many parts of the route.

Overnight stays along the route

There is a large and varied range of accommodation addresses along the route. From luxury hotels to small-scale bed & breakfast.