Atlantic Wall – Nice climbs loop from Katwijk

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Netherlands

South Holland

Katwijk

Atlantic Wall – Nice climbs loop from Katwijk

Easy

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640

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Atlantic Wall – Nice climbs loop from Katwijk

01:13

4.77km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 119 m for 4.54 km

Open: • April-September: 8:00 AM-8:30 PM • October-March: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.99 km

Atlantic Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

The Atlantic Wall was a defense line built by the Nazis during WWII. The 5000 kilometer long wall was supposed to prevent an Allied invasion.

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2.85 km

Nice climbs

Highlight • Trail

nice steep slopes

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2.87 km

Panbos Forest and Ponds

Highlight • Forest

This is a walking and playing forest full of fun. Follow one of the different routes such as the discovery route, the nature trail or the games route. Take a …

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3.84 km

Pond

Highlight • Lake

You can discover large carp in the various lakes

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4.25 km

Panbos

Highlight • Forest

Pan van Persijn, or Panbos, was once the hunting grounds of the Lords of Persijn. During World War II, the area formed part of the Atlantic Wall, remnants of which …

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4.67 km

Panbos Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

Spacious and free parking lot is the start of a wonderful walk

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4.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.32 km

1.84 km

622 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

202 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

7°C

0°C

38 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 28, 2024,Atlantikwall in het Panbos

Nice walk with son Thomas who is already recovering nicely from his operation. The panbos in South Holland is a varied forest where you can walk for 2 euros per person. Parts of the Atlantic Wall can be seen. The construction of this Wall in WWII made the defense of the occupied Netherlands easier and made German soldiers available to …

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February 22, 2025,🇳🇱 🚶🏽🚶🏽

Report of a fun day of walking with TheNew50ties+

Saturday 22 February was marked by two separate walks with TheNew50ties+. Despite the rain, it was a fun and successful day!

Walk 1: De Pan van Persijn – Oranje en Blauwe pad
Together with Anja, Dick and Theo we left from De Pan van Persijn in the municipality of Katwijk. We …

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May 18, 2022,Wanderung im Panbos Wald (Grosse Runde)

Ideal starting point for a hike/walk in a beautiful piece of land with small lakes, animals, dunes to the sea. Just explore and spend a relaxing day! Absolute excursion tip for a quiet day.

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