Archives: Routes

Cycle past swaying reeds, the ring canal surrounding the De Purmer polder, and through charming towns that once lay on the Zuiderzee. The Gouwzee Route is a varied tour that takes you through the vast polder landscape and along the shimmering waters of the Gouwzee.

Set out to visit Amsterdam pioneers in the fields of sustainability, urban agriculture, and greening.

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.

Between Medemblik and Den Oever, the landscape looks very different. Here you cycle through the Wieringermeerpolder, the only true Zuiderzee polder. It was drained in 1930, before the Afsluitdijk existed. Near Den Oever, you pass through the first of the few patches of forest on this route. The Dijkgatbos was planted after the Germans blew two holes in the dike of the newly constructed polder just before their retreat in 1945.

Den Helder is located at the very tip of the northernmost point of North Holland. You can easily spend a whole day at this most important naval base in the Netherlands. The history here dates back to Napoleon, who had four large forts built just before he was exiled to Elba. You can still visit this Den Helder Defence Line.

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

Walk 17.1 km along the vast Westeinder Lakes and historic forts, from Hoofddorp to Uithoorn. Discover the fortifications of the Water Line!

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.

We have put together a beautiful bike tour through the entire Amstelland Green Area. Hop on your bike and enjoy!

Discover three historic windmills on this peaceful 7.2 km circular walk along grassy embankments and old lanes in the polder near Heerhugowaard.

From the fortified town of Naarden via the tranquil Naardermeer and the Hilversumse Meent to Nederhorst den Berg — 16.7 km past UNESCO heritage and rare nature.

Cycling through the dunes of National Park Zuid-Kennemerland. An undulating landscape with lakes, valleys, forest and beach and sea. You will pass the estates Koningshof and Elswout. And in between you can take a refreshing dip in 't Wed or have a drink at Duincafé De Kennemerduinen.