The Schoorlse Dunes and Alkmaar

Your route starts at the cozy Duinvermaak, on the edge of Bergen. First you discover the nice villages of Schoorl and Groet, then you dive into the wide dune strip of the Schoorlse Duinen. A century ago this was one large sandbox, now you see open drifting dunes, wet plains, dense forests and heathlands. In June and July, the many thousands of pine orchids bloom and form a white carpet. A beautiful sight! Get off in Bergen aan Zee to enjoy the beach and then cycle to Alkmaar. There are no fewer than 399 national monuments in the historic city center. Then you drive back into beautiful Bergen where you can admire the work of the Bergen School at Museum Kranenburgh.