Discover the most fun barefoot trails in the Netherlands! Feel nature under your feet and enjoy unique walking experiences. Read more!
Patriek PaapThe most fun barefoot trails in the Netherlands
You usually walk on shoes, but it can also be done differently. In more and more places in the Netherlands, you can take off your shoes and socks for a barefoot walk. Not on the beach, but in the middle of the forest, among the flowers or even through water. This way you are one with nature and feel everything beneath you. Barefoot paths are there for young and old and each path is different.
In this blog you'll discover seven of the most fun barefoot paths in the Netherlands; including location, special features and ticket information.
What exactly is a barefoot path?
A barefoot path is a route specially designed to walk without shoes. Along the way you encounter all kinds of surfaces: from grass and sand to stones, tree trunks, mud and water. Sometimes there are also play elements, like obstacles or tasks. It's an active way to be outside and to feel nature with your feet.
1. Buitenpost – Twello (Gelderland)
On the grounds of Buitenpost in Twello you'll find a popular 2.5-kilometer barefoot path. You walk straight through muddy paths, over wooden beams and among the greenery. For children there are play areas and afterwards you can have a drink on the terrace of DAVO, which is located on the grounds.
Address: Rijksstraatweg 17a, 7391 MH Twello
Admission: €6 per person, children up to 3 years free
Tickets and info: https://bijbuitenpost.nl/
2. Gouwe Voeten – Bovenkarspel (Noord-Holland)
This path of about 2 kilometers lies in a rural environment and is surprisingly diverse. You walk past flower gardens, over little bridges and through water – or alongside it if you want to stay dry. Along the way you see herbs, fruit trees and flowering plants.
Address: De Gouw 11, 1611 BS Bovenkarspel
Admission: €5 per person
Tickets: www.gouwevoeten.nl
3. Drents-Friese Wold – Appelscha (Friesland)
In National Park Drents-Friese Wold, near the Outdoor Center, there's a 2-kilometer barefoot path. The route runs through forest and heath and you feel it immediately: the soft pine needles, the sand and the cool earth. And don't worry, afterwards you can rinse your feet.
Address: Terwisscha 6a, 8426 SJ Appelscha
Admission: €2 per person
Tickets and info: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl
4. Kamerik – Buitenplaats Kameryck (Utrecht)
This path lies in the Green Heart and is ideal for families. You walk more than 3 kilometers through mud, grass, butterfly gardens and even a bamboo forest. Information boards are placed along the route, so you also learn something about nature. Win-win!
Address: Oortjespad 3, 3471 HD Kamerik
Admission: from €5 per person
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5. Brabantse Wal – Bergen op Zoom (Noord-Brabant)
In Estate Lievensberg there is a natural barefoot path through the forest. You walk over tree trunks, soft sand, mud and moss. Extra fun: there is also a balance trail with small logs. The surroundings are quiet and green, perfect for a relaxing walk.
Address: Balsedreef 5, 4623 RA Bergen op Zoom
Admission: free
More info: vvv.brabantsewal.nl
6. Estate Engbergen – Voorst (Gelderland)
An adventurous path with many different surfaces, from gravel and sand to wood chips and water. You follow wooden footprints as markers and along the way there are small obstacles like tree trunks and a water pool.
Address: Bosweg 1, 7078 RV Voorst (at restaurant Engbergen)
Admission: free
More info: vvvoudeijsselstreek.nl
7. Witches Barefoot Path – Zeewolde (Flevoland)
This path combines nature with fantasy. You walk through the forest and over soft paths, while solving puzzles and completing tasks along the way. Children imagine themselves as witches or wizards and follow the stories of the Witches' Council.
Address: Sternweg 14, 3898 LJ Zeewolde
Admission: €5.50 per person
Tickets and info: www.heksenblotevoetenpad.nl
Handy tips before you set off
- Bring a towel to dry your feet
- A bottle of water to rinse your feet can be handy
- Dogs are usually not allowed
- Check yourself for ticks afterwards, especially after walking through grass or bushes
Why this is so much fun
Barefoot paths are accessible, cost little and give a surprising effect. You literally feel what you have under your feet, which makes you pay more attention to your surroundings. For children too, it's a fun way to be active outdoors.
And perhaps you'll find yourself seeking such moments more often: enjoying the outdoors, slowing down, connecting with nature. On Findmino you'll find not only tips for fun outdoor activities, but also inspiration if you want to work or study in green environments.
Want to discover more?
Do you want to discover even more barefoot paths or take other walks that are just a bit different? Then also check out other blogs on Findmino. Who knows, you might discover an education, career or activity that really suits you.
About the author Patriek Paap
Patriek woont en werkt in bruisend Amsterdam. Als DJ trad ze op in binnen- en buitenland en zag ze de opkomst en het mainstream worden van de moderne elektronische muziek. Ze kent de leukste uitgaansplekken, houdt van katten en staat bekend als een geboren organisatietalent.
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