Discover historic Alkmaar
Bergen (NH), North Holland, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 750901
Provided by: Groots Genieten
40.4 km
712 kcal
94 m
Description
From Bergen, you can drive through the polder to the historic town of Alkmaar. A trip that combines nature and culture. The route is relatively short, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings.
Egmond Castle
The Damlandermolen is a beautiful polder mill dating back to 1700. In the polder, it's a lovely cycle ride through a series of meadows, ditches, and waterways. Further on, you'll pass the idyllic surroundings of Egmond Castle, a great spot for a few photos. The Varnebroeker is a polder mill dating back to 1860.
Picturesque Alkmaar
Alkmaar is famous for its cheese, but you can also experience a unique historical atmosphere while cycling along the canals. The old city center boasts no fewer than 399 national monuments – wow! For example, you'll see the Molen van Piet, a grain mill dating back to 1769. You'll also pass the 15th-century Grote Kerk (Great Church). The Waag (Weigh House) was completed in 1603. The square near this building hosts the famous cheese market in the summer.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
49 | 49 (1861ER, Bergen (NH), North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
7 | 7 (Sluislaan, 1861PG, Bergen (NH), North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.30 km | |
| Damlandermolen (Damlandermolen, 1861 MD, Bergen (NH), North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.92 km | ||
6 | 6 (1816MH, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 5.81 km | |
5 | 5 (Herenweg, 1934PV, Bergen (NH), North Holland, The Netherlands) | 11.26 km | |
4 | 4 (1934BG, Bergen (NH), North Holland, The Netherlands) | 13.07 km |
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