Archives: Routes

Following in the footsteps of Lord Hugo, you walk along the outskirts of Heerhugowaard, through varied landscapes and many beautiful spots. The markings with the blue and red stickers show the way through the land of the 'Lord Huyge Waert'.

The route runs along the water of the Zaan as much as possible. Where factories once stood, residential complexes have now risen that resemble their predecessors in form and volume.

The Wester house is a historic building. It was originally a service house for the water pump operator. When the pumps were powered electrically, an operator was no longer needed and the house became empty. It has been renovated and opened as a landscape viewing hut.

Walk this short but very beautiful circular walk through the Klaas Hoorn and Kijfpolder and along the shores of the Alkmaardermeer near Akersloot. The polder is a typical Dutch peat meadow area with...

Explore Lake Uitgeest, the Stierop stream, Fort Marken-Binnen, and Fort Krommeniedijk during this beautiful canoe route through the greenery.

The flower bulb route is a versatile route where you see many different landscapes. Along the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen you cycle along the coast towards Noordwijk. Once you arrive in Noordwijk you can enjoy the beautifully colored bulb fields.

Put on your walking shoes and discover Oostzaan in a surprising way!

Windmills, the vastness of the landscape, and the preserved wooden houses, barns, and warehouses from earlier times, characteristic of the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, form the backdrop of the route.

This 47-kilometer bike tour takes you via various ferries around the Alkmaarder and Uitgeester lakes through the water-rich heart of the province.

The Noordschermer Route first runs past three windmills at the end of the Noordervaart in Leiden.

It has been four centuries since this polder was drained using windmills. Cycle past interesting spots, read the stories, and the Purmer comes to life. Two cycling routes have been mapped out, through the north and the south of the polder.

With this route you walk from the NS station into the peace of nature. Spot seals at the Noordvoort nature reserve from the sea strip and come face to face with foxes and deer in the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen. A unique walk.