Tour of Castricum and Alkmaar
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The Netherlands
- North Holland
- Castricum
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47.01 km (Approximately 02:45 u)
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Cycling route
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From Castricum you can drive straight into the vast Dutch countryside. You cycle a bit along the Alkmaardermeer, after which you drive through the Schermerpolder. In Zuidschermer you can admire the Zwarte Kerkje from 1665, one of the few remaining bell-shaped churches. On the Hoornse Vaart you will pass four monumental ironing mills from 1630. On the left you look out over the Oudorperhout, a unique meadow area in the middle of the city. In the center of Alkmaar you can enjoy the historic atmosphere, after which you can take a look at the Pulpit Rock, an old moraine. According to tradition, the monk Willibrordus preached here centuries ago to spread Christianity. In Egmond aan den Hoef you pass a castle ruin, and through the North Holland Dune Reserve you drive to Snackbistro de Toren for a delicious meal!
# | Description | Distance |
| Snackbistro de Toren (Geesterduin, 1902 CD, Castricum, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km |
18 | 18 (1902MG, Castricum, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.82 km |
19 | 19 (1902, Castricum, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.10 km |
54 | 54 (1921AN, Castricum, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 5.10 km |
55 | 55 (Hoogegeest, 1921CG, Castricum, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 8.86 km |
56 | 56 (1921CC, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 9.46 km |
Pause places
Snackbistro de Toren
Geesterduin 42
1902 CD Castricum
https://www.cateringdetoren.nl/home
Snack bistro de Toren is a unique catering facility in the middle of Castricum. You can come here for a coffee with cake, luxury sandwiches and plates with different types of meat. And for tasty snacks. The chefs like to make a difference with traditional dishes. The homemade croquettes are famous: you have to try them once. When the weather is nice, you can sit on the terrace, but you can also enjoy an atmospheric meal inside. You can also go to De Toren for delivery and takeaway meals. De Toren also provides catering.
Sights
De Preekstoel
Westerweg
Heiloo
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