Walking through Edam
Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 746385
Provided by: route.nl
3.0 km
172 kcal
3 m
Description
In Edam you can admire many monuments. Put on your walking shoes and come and enjoy a unique historical atmosphere.
Purmerpolder
From here you walk a bit through the Purmer, a former inland sea that was finally drained in 1622. You have wide views over vast grasslands and ditches that are lined with trees. You will also see some authentic stolp farms. What a wonderfully peaceful walk it is here!
Historical Edam
The old city centre of Edam is located within a former fortress. From the former city walls you have a beautiful view of the magnificent harbour. Due to the many old buildings, Edam enjoys a protected cityscape. Take a leisurely stroll along the canals and beautiful facades and soak up that unique historical atmosphere. You will pass the Zuidpolder, a polder mill from 1635. The fifteenth-century Grote Kerk is the largest hall church in the Netherlands.
Tour tip; Hiking with kids! Routes up to 5 km are ideal
Height Profile
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
15 | 15 (1135AS, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
16 | 16 (1135AA, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.05 km | |
6 | 6 (1135AA, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.08 km | |
67 | 67 (1135AD, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.41 km | |
| Zuidpolder (Zuidpoldermolen, 1135EB, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.17 km | ||
23 | 23 (1135VN, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.54 km |
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