Cultural treasures in the land of Leeghwater
Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 537964
Provided by: Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland
40.2 km
708 kcal
9 m
Description
Sights to admire
The starting point of this cycle route is at Alkmaar Central Station. Feel free to come to Alkmaar by train and start your cycling tour as soon as you leave the station. You cycle through the pleasant center of Alkmaar to the De Schermer polder. Along the way you can enjoy the beautiful squares and historical monuments in Alkmaar. You will also cycle past the museum mill in Schermerhorn and past Nic Jonk's sculpture garden. Both sights are definitely worth it. So be sure to get off your bike here and have a wander around.
Back to Alkmaar
A little further on in Graft you will find the smallest candy shop in the Netherlands'Bram an Aagje\\\'. Then you cycle along the Alkmaardermeer to Heiloo, where you will find a pilgrimage chapel. You cycle back to the starting point in Alkmaar via the stately Nijenburg estate. There you can sit on one of the many terraces.
On the road in the cheese city
Alkmaar is known as the cheese city and that is of course not without reason. For centuries, the world-famous cheese market has been held here on Friday mornings in spring and summer. You should really see this real Dutch tradition on Waagplein with your own eyes. Furthermore, in Alkmaar you can enjoy centuries-old buildings that take you back to times long past, interesting museums and many more fun sights.
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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.
You do not want to miss this
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.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VVV Alkmaar (CT21R, 1811JN, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
50 | 50 (1823CD, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.65 km | |
2 | 2 (1829DE, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 2.05 km | |
78 | 78 (1841JD, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 4.42 km | |
79 | 79 (1841, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 6.05 km | |
| Ondermolen C (1636 VL, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 9.73 km |
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