Recreatief Loon op Zand
Loon op Zand · Loonse en Drunense Duinen national park

Enjoy nature in the heart of Brabant

Cycling, horse riding, good food and overnight stays, right on the edge of the Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park.

🚲Rent a bikeBook online, confirmed instantly🐎Horse ridingTrail rides through the dunes🛏️Stay overnightBook a room or cabin online🎟️PackagesEverything arranged in one go
Welcome

Your gateway to the dunes

Natuurpoort van Loon lies right on the edge of the Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park. This is where your day in nature begins: on foot, by bike or on horseback.

Afterwards, take a seat on our terrace or in the café, and if you like, simply stay the night. Everything in one place, with the dunes as your back garden.

  • Right next to the National Park
  • Free parking
  • Dogs welcome
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Fietsverhuur van Loon

Hop on and get lost in the dunes

Rent an e-bike, mountain bike or tandem and ride straight into the park. Book online, choose your time slot and your bike will be ready when you arrive.

E-bikesEffortlessly through the sand
Mountain bikesFor the challenging trails
TandemsPedal together, double the fun
Child seatFor the smallest riders
Choose your bike and date
All in one place

What will you experience?

From a day of cycling to a weekend away, horse and all. Book it here, in one go.

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Activities & stays

Choose what you would like to do. Where possible you pay straight away; otherwise send a request in a minute and we will get back to you soon.

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from € 100,00 per night

Hotel room for 3

Triple room with a sturdy bunk bed (double below, single above), private shower and toilet, TV and Wi-Fi.

👤 max. 3 guests
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from € 100,00 per night

Cabin on the heath for 4

Family cabin for 4 at the edge of the woods, with private bathroom, heating and a terrace with barbecue. No cooking facilities; please bring your own crockery.

👤 max. 4 guests
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from € 100,00 per night

Hotel room for 2

Simple, cosy hotel room in Herberg van Loon with 2 separate box-spring beds, private shower and toilet, TV and Wi-Fi.

👤 max. 2 guests
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from € 130,00 per night

Family room

Spacious family room for 2 to 5 people with private bathroom, kitchenette and underfloor heating. Deliberately without TV.

👤 max. 5 guests
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from € 100,00 per night

Cabin on the heath for 2

Basic but cosy wooden cabin at the edge of the woods, with private bathroom, heating and a terrace with barbecue. No cooking facilities; please bring your own crockery.

👤 max. 2 guests
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from € 100,00 per night

Holiday home

Cosy holiday home for up to 5 people right next to the Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park, with an open kitchen and two bathrooms.

👤 max. 5 guests
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from € 80,00 per night

Group accommodation

A private building for groups of up to 36 people, including breakfast and dinner. Please bring your own bedding; self-catering is not possible.

👤 max. 36 guests
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Efteling package

Stay at Natuurpoort van Loon and spend a day at the Efteling theme park.

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from € 61,00

Trail ride, 2 hours

Two hours enjoying the Loonse en Drunense Duinen on horseback, with an experienced guide.

⏱ 2 hours👤 10+
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Trail ride, 4 hours (day trip)

A day trip: 2.5 hours of riding, a one-hour break at a forest restaurant and 1.5 hours back through woods and dunes.

⏱ 4 hours👤 10+
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from € 61,00

Walk-and-trot ride, 2 hours

A relaxed trail ride at walk and trot. Ideal if it is your first trail ride or if it has been a while.

⏱ 2 hours👤 10+
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from € 132,50

Private trail ride, 2 hours

A trail ride with only your own group and a guide.

⏱ 2 hours👤 10+
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from € 60,00

Special rides

Special rides throughout the season. Ask us about dates and options.

👤 16+
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from € 576,50

10-ride card for trail rides

Riding more often? With a 10-ride card you ride a 2-hour ride 10 times (or use it towards a 4-hour ride).

⏱ 10 × 2 hours👤 10+
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from € 390,00

Parent and child riding weekend

A weekend of horse riding with your child, with an overnight stay in the hotel.

⏱ weekend👤 12+
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from € 402,00

Adult camp: 3-day riding trip

Three days of horses, nature and enjoyment for adult riders.

⏱ 3 days👤 18+
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from € 498,50

Pony camp, ages 10 to 17

A camp full of ponies and horses for children aged 10 to 17.

⏱ camp👤 10-17
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from € 92,50

Sleepover at the riding stables

A fun sleepover at the stables for children aged 8 to 16 who ride with us.

⏱ 1 night👤 8-16
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from € 67,50

Private lessons

A personal 45-minute lesson in the arena. Sign up and cancel via ManegePlan.

⏱ 45 minutes👤 8+
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from € 29,65

Group lessons

Group lessons for children and adults, per lesson or per quarter. Via ManegePlan.

👤 8+
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from € 15,95

Cycling package

Cycling through the Loonse en Drunense Duinen, with a tasty treat included.

👤 6+
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from € 15,95

Walking package

Walking from Natuurpoort van Loon, with a tasty treat included.

👤 6+
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Mountain bike package

Mountain biking on the MTB trail of the Loonse en Drunense Duinen, for groups.

👤 10+
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E-bike package

Through nature by e-bike, for groups.

👤 12+
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Tandem package

Together on a tandem: an original group outing.

👤 8+
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from € 44,95

Happen & Trappen (cycle and dine) package

Cycle and eat along the way at different places. Book before 18:00 for the next day via happenentrappen.nl.

👤 6+
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Meeting package

Meet at a quiet location in the middle of nature. We will help you put together a package that suits you.

👤 12+
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Winter drinks & barbecue evening

A cosy winter evening with drinks and a barbecue.

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Van Loon's New Year

The party to kick off the new year in style.

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up to 100guests for your party
Eetcafé van Loon

Settle down on the sunniest terrace

After a trip through the dunes everything tastes better. Join us at Eetcafé van Loon for a hearty lunch, drinks in the sun or a cosy dinner.

🥪Lunch & drinks · inside or on the large terrace
🍽️Eetcafé van Loon · honest menu, cosy atmosphere
🎉Parties & groups · up to 100 people, fully catered
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Group outings & events

Out and about with family, friends or colleagues

A company outing, family day or hen or stag party? Combine cycling, horse riding and activities with lunch, drinks or dinner. We put the programme together with you.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Question not listed? Feel free to call or email us.

Is parking free?

Yes, parking is free. There are also 2 charging points for electric cars.

Are dogs welcome?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00. Check-out is before 11:00, or before 10:00 for the holiday home.

Do I need to bring my own riding helmet?

No need: you can rent a riding helmet from us for € 2.50.

What time should I arrive for a trail ride?

Please be at the stables half an hour before the start, so there is time to get to know your horse.

Can I change my bike booking?

Yes. Use the link in your confirmation email or "Change booking" to change your booking yourself.

Visit us

See you in Loon op Zand

Address
Kloosterstraat 119, 5175 PB Loon op Zand
Phone
+31 416 36 15 19
Email
info@natuurpoortvanloon.nl
Parking
Free, with 2 charging points
Opening hours
MondayclosedTuesdayclosedWednesday10:00 – 23:00Thursday10:00 – 21:00Friday10:00 – 23:00Saturday09:00 – 19:00Sunday09:00 – 19:00
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