Pierewaai Trail - Information and registration
Leestijd: 3 min
The combination of the North Sea coast with beautiful nature reserves such as the Amsterdam Waterleiding Duinen and the Nat Park Zuid Kennemerland gave us the idea for this Trail. With the building De Pierewaai in IJmuiden aan Zee as the finish location, the name Pierewaai Trail was created. Especially for the early birds who can appreciate the morning hour.
Our goal is to realize a non-commercial trail run that is appreciated for its beautiful varied nature and cozy atmosphere. We want to achieve this with different routes along the North Sea coast. With distances of 10 to 100 km and an increasing degree of difficulty, the Pierewaai Trail is an attractive event for both the novice and the experienced 'trailer'.
About the area
The dune area near IJmuiden is a beautiful piece of nature on the Dutch coast, known for its diversity and rugged beauty. This nature reserve, which is part of the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, offers a stunning mix of dunes, beaches and lush forests.
The dunes of IJmuiden are rich in flora and fauna and are home to many rare plants and animals. The area is ideal for walkers and nature lovers, with miles of trails winding through the dunes and overlooking the North Sea. It is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with countless species of birds to be found here.
The dune area borders on vast sandy beaches, where you can enjoy the cooling of the sea and relax on the sand. The rugged coastline also offers opportunities for water sports, such as surfing and kite surfing.
IJmuiden itself has a rich maritime history and offers opportunities for visiting ports and historical sights.
In short, the dune area near IJmuiden is a versatile destination that combines nature, recreation and history. It is an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the Dutch coast.
The variety of narrow forest paths, open fields and winding dirt roads makes it a perfect location for both technical training and quiet, long distances. The area is known for its springs and stream valleys, which make the landscape extra special. During your run you will pass small waterfalls and clear pools, which enhance the feeling of untouched nature.
The Springendal is an oasis of silence and beauty, and offers trail runners a perfect combination of challenge, variety and relaxation in one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Overijssel.
Don't forget your obligatory trail cup
A trail cup is increasingly mandatory at trail runs to reduce waste and promote sustainability. By allowing participants to bring their own cup, organizers avoid the use of disposable cups and protect nature. This fits in with the self-sufficiency that comes with trail running and saves costs.
The right shoes for this trail
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Atmospheric impression of the trail
Below video gives you a bit of an impression of the surroundings of this trail.
Course and GPX of this trail
We do not have a route or map of this trail. GPX . You could possibly search for someone who has walked it before and put the route online. You can do that at these websites:
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Dirk
Founder of Trail.NL. Has run a lot. From all kinds of mud runs to ultratrails and from the well-known road marathons to hour runs. Tests a lot of shoes and other gear.
