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The Most Beautiful Walking Routes Through The Hague
The Most Beautiful Walking Routes Through The Hague: City, Nature and Beach
Den Haag is a city best discovered on foot. With miles of dunes, forests, parks and a historic city centre, it’s the perfect destination for walking enthusiasts. Whether you choose a short urban stroll or a longer trek through nature, there’s always a route to suit you.
Put on your walking shoes and discover The Hague at its best — step by step.
Why Walk in The Hague?
The Hague is unique: nowhere else in the Netherlands can you find a city that lies so close to the sea with such abundant greenery right on its doorstep like Haagse Bos or Landgoed Clingendael. During a walk you’ll go from grand avenues to lush parks, from historic courtyards to expansive dune landscapes. The city offers both tranquillity and vibrancy — ideal for an inspiring walk. Remember: you don’t have to follow the route exactly. If you spot a quirky alley or an interesting forest path, feel free to explore it and let yourself be charmed in true Hague style.
If you prefer a guided walking tour, you can find organised strolls with a guide here.
So much greenery in the middle of the city. It takes just eight minutes to walk from Central Station to the Haagse Bos with Huis ten Bosch Palace.
Great Places to Walk in The Hague
Whether you’re heading for the sea, wandering through dunes or finding peace in a city park, there is greenery (or blue sea!) close by.
Beach
With 11 kilometres of coastline, a walk along the beach is a must. You can go all the way from Kijkduin to the Zwarte Pad at Scheveningen. A small detour via the harbour is necessary, but this is a good opportunity to take a break. Enjoy fresh fish at Areia in the harbour or treat yourself to a cocktail at Caipi Café. And on the beach, you will find plenty of beach bars where you can relax. Perhaps you will even take a dip in the sea!
Dunes
Where there’s a beach, there are dunes! The Hague borders several dune areas that are part of the Hollands Duinen National Park. With a bit of luck, you may spot foxes or Scottish Highland cattle here, right in the most densely populated part of the Netherlands.
Parks and Forests
The city is surrounded by beautiful parks and forests, and you’ll find plenty of green spaces within the city itself too — from Haagse Bos and the Palace Garden behind Noordeinde Palace to the Scheveningen Woods and the expansive Zuiderpark. Other favourites include the classic Clingendael estate, known for its Japanese Garden, and Westbroekpark where you can also rent a boat. Wherever you are, greenery is never far away.
Who knows, you might bump into this Scottish highlander during your walk.
Free Themed Walking Routes In and Around The Hague
Below is a selection of varied routes — from active and sporty to cultural and sustainable. Remember, you’re always free to wander off the designated path and follow your own curiosity.
Through Forest and Dunes to the Sea
A beautiful route that leads through green estates and dune landscapes to the beach.
Luxury Shopping Route
The Luxury Shopping Route takes you on a journey of discovery through the city centre of The Hague, past the more exclusive shops, brands and hotels.
The Hague Children’s Walk
Designed especially for young walkers with fun stops and activities.
Royal wheelchair route
Follow the trail of the Golden Coach. With this wheelchair route you can admire the most beautiful places in The Hague.
Royal Tour
Stroll past palaces, statues and regal architecture
More walkingroutes in The Hague
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