Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 555994
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You can take a wonderful walk from the Volendam harbor. You walk for miles 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 center of Edam lies within a former fortress. Because of the beautiful buildings, it enjoys a protected cityscape. From the former city walls you have a beautiful view of the beautiful harbor. Further on you walk on the Ringdijk along the Purmerringvaart. You can enjoy a refreshing rest in this wide landscape.
Port of Volendam
There is a pleasant atmosphere in the harbor of Volendam. You will also find beautiful buildings, such as the Stolpkerk from 1658. If you pay attention, you will also see a simple wooden belfry with a wedding bell from 1771. Hotel Spaander dates from 1881: guests such as Kaiser Wilhelm II, Elisabeth Taylor and Muhammad Ali slept here. The building of the Cooperative Visafslag St. Vincentius is a monument from 1934. The route ends here at Volendam Marken Express. You can book a ferry to Marken here.
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.
# | Description | Distance | |
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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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