Typical Dutch landscapes around Medemblik
Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 489311
Provided by: route.nl
20.4 km
05:08 h
1170 kcal
2 m
Description
Medemblik is a beautiful historic city in West-Friesland. Around the city you can enjoy a quiet Dutch landscape with polders, flower bulb fields and small cozy villages such as Opperdoes, Wervershoof and Onderdijk.
Polders, flower bulb fields and picturesque villages
The starting point of this route is in the middle of the historical centre of Medemblik. This city is the oldest city in West Friesland and you can see that in all the historical sights that you find here. In the harbour you can admire historical ships of the brown fleet or visit one of the museums in Medemblik. From here you walk along the IJsselmeer coast to Onderdijk and then to Wervershoof. In the spring you cycle near Wervershoof along flower bulb fields in the most beautiful colours. Then you cycle on to Opperdoes. This village is sometimes called 'Little Giethoorn' because of all the bridges over the water that form the passage to farms and houses. It is just a little less busy here than in Giethoorn.
The Babbelaar cafe
At the end of the route you will end up in Medemblik again. There you can go to Eetcafé de Babbelaar for a nice cup of coffee, lunch or dinner. From here you can also follow route 489314 to explore the area further.
Museums in Medemblik
Spending a few hours in Medemblik should not be a problem. There is so much to see here. For example, take a look at the historic Radboud Castle from the 13th century or learn how to make traditional delicacies at the Bakery Museum. Furthermore, in Medemblik you will find an old-fashioned steam pumping station and a stop for the steam tram between Medemblik and Hoorn. You really have to see that with your own eyes.
Polders, flower bulb fields and picturesque villages
The starting point of this route is in the middle of the historical centre of Medemblik. This city is the oldest city in West Friesland and you can see that in all the historical sights that you find here. In the harbour you can admire historical ships of the brown fleet or visit one of the museums in Medemblik. From here you walk along the IJsselmeer coast to Onderdijk and then to Wervershoof. In the spring you cycle near Wervershoof along flower bulb fields in the most beautiful colours. Then you cycle on to Opperdoes. This village is sometimes called 'Little Giethoorn' because of all the bridges over the water that form the passage to farms and houses. It is just a little less busy here than in Giethoorn.
The Babbelaar cafe
At the end of the route you will end up in Medemblik again. There you can go to Eetcafé de Babbelaar for a nice cup of coffee, lunch or dinner. From here you can also follow route 489314 to explore the area further.
Museums in Medemblik
Spending a few hours in Medemblik should not be a problem. There is so much to see here. For example, take a look at the historic Radboud Castle from the 13th century or learn how to make traditional delicacies at the Bakery Museum. Furthermore, in Medemblik you will find an old-fashioned steam pumping station and a stop for the steam tram between Medemblik and Hoorn. You really have to see that with your own eyes.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuinstraat, 1671 AJ, Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands | 0.00 km | ||
8 | 8 (Oosterdijk, 1693CH, Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 2.70 km | |
9 | 9 (Nes, 1693CM, Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 4.23 km | |
5 | 5 (Kagerbos, 1693AX, Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 5.48 km | |
1 | 1 (Waterkeringpad, 1693AW, Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 6.53 km | |
3 | 3 (Waterkeringpad, 1693AT, Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 7.04 km |
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