The dunes, Alkmaar and the Uitgeestermeer

Mills and forts, dunes, forests and water: there is plenty to experience with this route. First you cycle to Egmond aan den Hoef. Here you can get off to view the idyllic surroundings of Kasteel Egmond. In Bergen you cycle past villas and the beautiful Ruïnekerk from 1597. In the centre of Alkmaar you discover even more of the rich Dutch cultural history. In Heiloo you pass the Witte Kerk, which originated in the eleventh century. Then you cycle along the Alkmaarder- and Uitgeestermeer to Uitgeest. Finally you cycle through the Noordhollands Duinreservaat. Due to the enormous variety of plant species, this elongated nature reserve is a rarity in Europe. After getting off you can visit the shop of Abdij van Egmond.