Whale Route

Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands

Hiking route: 177847

based on 6 reviews

Provided by: Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland

11.1 km
02:45 h
628 kcal
1 m

Description

This walk takes you through the polders in the vicinity of De Rijp. You walk alternately on straight roads and on the winding ring dike of the Beemster. Along the way you can enjoy views of both old land and relatively new land.

Walking through the Beemster
The starting point of this circular walk is in the small village of De Rijp. Here you can sit down at Bij Ernst for a bite to eat and a drink. From here you can walk over the famous tight roads and the ring dike of the Beemsterpolder. Around this linear area you will find wetland peat meadow areas. During this tour you will see all kinds of beautiful things to admire. For example, think of forts hidden in the greenery such as Fort Spijkerboor and bell-shaped farms.

Forts in the green
Fort areas used to be forbidden areas for local residents and therefore nature could take its course here undisturbed. This has ensured that special flora and fauna can be found here and there. For example, the rare blue bedstraw grows on the sparse grass slopes and kestrels, spotted woodpeckers and buzzards breed here. This area is also the wintering place of wigeons and crested ducks.

Sights in De Rijp
At the end of your tour, also make some time to take a look at De Rijp. This used to be a fishing village full of activity, but now you will mainly find a pleasant tranquility here. The old town hall from 1630 is worth a look and the Grote Kerk is also a gem.

Would you like to know more about this region? Then take a look at the Laag Holland page.
Tourist office Bicycle cafe Restaurant Museum Fort

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Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland

In Laag Holland are the rustic villages of yesteryear. While cycling you will find Dutch history in the beautiful straight polder lines and the protected city and village views. Low Holland is a national landscape. The Defense Line of Amsterdam and the Beemster have been placed on the World Heritage list by UNESCO.

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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.

Directions

# Description Distance
VVV De Rijp (Kleine Dam, 1483BJ, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
Museum In 't Houten Huis (1483AP, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) 0.26 km
12
12 (1483AN, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) 0.36 km
66
66 (Oosteinde, 1483AE, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) 0.57 km
9
9 (1464GA, Beemster, North Holland, The Netherlands) 5.35 km
33
33 (1464GC, Beemster, North Holland, The Netherlands) 7.36 km

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