The Pionierspad is a Long-Distance Hiking Trail (LAW) in the Netherlands. The route starts in Steenwijk and ends in Muiden (207 kilometers). The path is marked with white-red signs in both directions and offers what the name promises. You walk right through Flevoland over the former seabed of the Zuiderzee, which has only been dry for half a century. The path consists of 11 stages, stages 8 to 10 run through the area of Zeewolde.

A journey through forests and marshes, interspersed with views of endless lowland. The route runs along many unpaved paths alongside fields, ditches, and grassy dikes. In the Kop van Overijssel, you can take a break in the picturesque Giethoorn. And then further through the Noordoostpolder and along the Oostvaardersplassen to finally end at the Muiderslot.

Stage 7: Hollandse Hout - Knarbos (21.7 kilometers)

Stage 8: Knarbos - Zeewolde (18.1 kilometers)

Stage 9: Zeewolde - Eemhof (20.2 kilometers)

Stage 10: Eemhof - De Kemphaan (20.4 kilometers)

Taking a break in Zeewolde?

Zeewolde offers multiple overnight options, on or near the route.

Take a look at the website or app of Puur Zeewolde.