Bodyfit voorjaarstrail

Sports and history on one route

On Saturday, March 15th, between 9:15 AM and 1:00 PM, experience Den Helder at its most rugged. The Bodyfit Spring Trail takes you through parks, over historic defense lines, and past fortifications over two centuries old. The start is at the Bodyfit gym in Quelderduin Park. From there, you'll run through a unique landscape brimming with stories.

Choose your distance and walk along forts and dikes

Every distance – short or long – takes you past Fort Dirks Admiraal. Choose the 15 or 22 km route? Then you'll continue along the dike line with two old depots. The 22 km route even passes Fort Erfprins and through the dry moat of Fort Kijkduin, which now houses a marine aquarium and museum.

Sculptures, parks and single tracks

All routes pass through the De Nollen landscape art project, featuring impressive sculptures by Ruud van de Wint. Passing under Den Helder Zuid station, you head towards Reehorstpark. After a few single tracks through Quelderduin, you finish where you started.

Practical: bring your own cup

Collecting race numbers or registering for youth/frame runners will be possible from 9:30 AM at Bodyfit. There are no changing rooms or showers. You can, however, leave your bag. There will be stations along the route with water and fruit.