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Hop on your bike and let yourself be surprised by the unique Zeevang Route, an adventurous 34-kilometer tour through the special landscape of Laag Holland. This route takes you below sea level, through historic polders and past picturesque ribbon villages, allowing you to experience how people and water have coexisted here for centuries. You will discover the rich history of this area, from the battle against the water to the defense of Amsterdam, and enjoy the peace and nature so characteristic of the Kop van Noord-Holland.

For a long time, Wieringen was the smallest Wadden Island, about ten kilometers long and two to three kilometers wide. After the closure of sea inlets, the reclamation of the Wieringermeer, and the construction of the Afsluitdijk, the island became encapsulated within the mainland.

Mountain bike route 'Het Smaal' is a beautiful route through the Het Twiske recreational area. The route is suitable for children and beginners, but advanced riders can also have a great time here.

The Waterleidingduinen is home to the largest population of fallow deer in the Netherlands. With this route you walk off the paths through the forests in search of these beautiful animals. Not that you have to look far: in the area you are guaranteed deer. So enjoy the deer and the surroundings during the walk.

Yes, walking in and around Den Helder is absolutely worthwhile! This varied route starts at Den Helder Zuid station; easy to reach as the intercity train stops there. From the station, you head into the De Nollen nature reserve;

Walk 150 km along the historic West Frisian Ring Dyke (SP9) past Hoorn, Alkmaar, Medemblik, and Enkhuizen. Divided into 8 daily stages, marked yellow and red.

The route is a short circular walk through the Oudorperhout near Alkmaar, a unique piece of meadow landscape designated as a nature reserve. You cross the beautiful, cobblestone-paved Munikenweg, which...

14.5 km walk past Fort Jutphaas and through Park Oudegein, from Nieuwegein to Prinses Beatrixsluis. Discover the Waterline!

The first West Frisian city you encounter today is Hoorn. At the beginning of the Eighty Years' War, Hoorn was briefly the most important trading city in Holland. This was because Amsterdam initially sided with the Spaniards, while many cities rallied behind the Revolt. The Zuiderzee cities, together with the Sea Beggars, blockaded the port of Amsterdam. At Hoorn, this escalated into the Battle of the Zuiderzee between the Spanish fleet and the rebels. Past the Binnenhaven, on the Bossuhuizen, you can see colorful friezes depicting the Battle of the Zuiderzee

The route takes you along the Hoevervaart to the beautiful Wimmenummerpolder. The village of Wimmenum already existed in the tenth century. You also pass the former Carmelite monastery on the Herenweg in Egmond aan den Hoef.

Discover the beautiful area of the former island of Wieringen, an Eldorado for nature lovers and peace seekers. You walk along the Wadden Sea for a large part of the route.

Discover places that play an important role in the LGBTQ+ history of Amsterdam. This route takes you past monuments, entertainment areas, and places of remembrance in the city center.