Walking in North Holland by bus: relaxing and full of surprises
Want to explore the best walking routes in North Holland? With Connexxion buses, many beautiful nature areas, historic towns and coastal landscapes are easy to reach. Simply hop on the bus and start your walk close to the route's starting point. Together with Wandelnetwerk Noord-Holland, we have selected 12 inspiring walking route starting points across the province, all easily accessible by bus. Discover North Holland at your own pace and enjoy a relaxing, sustainable day out.
Why travel by bus to your walk?
Travelling by bus gives you the freedom to start and finish your walk in different locations, without having to return to your starting point. It's convenient, stress-free and a great way to enjoy the scenery before your walk even begins.
Simply sit back, relax and let your adventure begin.
Discover our top 12 walking route starting point by bus
Spread across six regions in the province, you’ll find several walking route starting point that are easily accessible by bus. We’ll take you past 12 of these lovely starting points, all within a 10-minute walk of a bus stop. Check out our top 12 walking route starting point below!Kop van Noord-Holland Region
This is a region with extensive coastlines, colourful flower fields and tranquil polders, where nature and maritime history come together.- Den Helder station bus stop - Den Helder starting point
- Middenmeer bus stop, Breestraat - Middenmeer starting point
Amstelland Region
A green and water-rich region between town and countryside, where you can walk through peat meadow landscapes, old village streets and peaceful recreational areas.- Bus stop at Oakland or Lindelaan, Amstelveen - Amstelveen Raadhuis starting point
- Muiderstraatweg, Diemen - Diemerbos starting point
Midden- and Zuid-Kennemerland Region
A varied region with dunes, beaches, woods and historic towns, perfect for those who want to combine nature and culture.- Bushalte centrum, Heemskerk - Startpunt Heemskerk Centrum
- Bushalte Spaarnwoude Station Zuidzijde - Startpunt Station Haarlem-Spaarnwoude
Alkmaar Region
An area where old country estates, dunes and picturesque villages alternate, with Alkmaar as its lively ‘cheese town’.- Kerkelaan bus stop, Heiloo - Nijenburg starting point
- Zaagmolenweg bus stop, Oudkarspel - Oudkarspel starting point
West Friesland Region
A region of polders, thatched farmhouses and historic towns surrounding the West-Frisian Omringdijk, rich in culture and offering sweeping views.
- Scharwoude bus stop - Scharwoude starting point
- Enkhuizen station bus stop - Enkhuizen station starting point
Texel Region
The largest of the Wadden Islands offers wide beaches, dunes, nature reserves and a unique island atmosphere, ideal for walkers and nature lovers.- Bus stop Wilhelminalaan, Den Burg, Texel – Starting point Den Burg
- Bus stop Molenbos, De Cocksdorp – Starting point De Cocksdorp