Schoorlseduinen

Netherlands / Zuid-Holland / Waddinxveen /
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Schoorlseduinen is a dune-and woodarea with a surface of 1800 ha. west of the city of Schoorl and north of the city of Bergen. The Schoorlseduinen are the highest and widest dunes of the Netherlands, which reach about 54m (164ft) above sealevel right behind the center of Schoorl, and are more than 5 km (3mls) wide.
Meidenmarkt is the most renowned yearly festivity that is celebrated once a year on the second day (Monday) of pentecost (see also this list of dates to see when pentecost begins). The celebration is a 100-year old tradition where the local youngsters can meet partners of the opposite sex. The celebration takes place on the klimduin, climbing dune in the center of town. This klimduin is a century old attraction and many Dutch people spent their school trips here.
At the seaside of the Schoorlseduinen is situated the natural area De Kerf, where in 1997 an opening was made in the first dunerow to let the seawater in. The brackish water led to new vegetation. A forest-and dunefire in the end of August 2009 led to damage of 150 ha. of the Schoorlseduinen.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoorl
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Coordinates:   52°41'38"N   4°39'54"E

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  • There is a wonderful mountain bike route in Schoorl.
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