Walking from the Volendam harbour
Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 555994
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19.9 km
1133 kcal
2 m
Description
From the Volendam harbour you can take a lovely walk. You walk for kilometres along the dike along the Markermeer, through Edam and through the polder.
Fortress Edam
On the way to Edam you walk past the Zuidpoldermolen, a thatched polder mill from 1670. The old city centre of Edam is located within a former fortress. Due to the beautiful buildings, the cityscape is protected. From the former city walls you have a beautiful view of the beautiful harbour. Further on you walk over the Ringdijk along the Purmerringvaart. In this vast landscape you can enjoy a refreshing peace.
Port of Volendam
The harbour of Volendam has a pleasant atmosphere. You will also find beautiful buildings, such as the Stolpkerk from 1658. If you pay close attention, you will also see a simple wooden belfry with a wedding bell from 1771. Hotel Spaander dates from 1881: guests such as Emperor Wilhelm II, Elisabeth Taylor and Muhammad Ali slept here. The building of the Cooperative Fish Auction St. Vincentius is a monument from 1934. The route ends here at Volendam Marken Express. You can book a crossing to Marken here.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volendam Marken Express (Haven, 1131 EP, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
25 | 25 (Noordeinde, 1131GC, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.47 km | |
26 | 26 (1131PB, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.07 km | |
| Zuidpolder (Zuidpoldermolen, 1135EB, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.40 km | ||
23 | 23 (1135VN, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.76 km | |
67 | 67 (1135AD, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 4.46 km |
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