Forts cycle route
Purmerend, North Holland, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 754855
Provided by: Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland
51.5 km
907 kcal
4 m
Description
Along the water
This route starts on the edge of Purmerend. Cycle along the elongated meadows of the Oostzanerveld to beautiful Monnickendam. As soon as you enter the town, you will be enchanted by monumental houses on attractive streets and canals. You then drive along the edge of the Markermeer, the former Zuiderzee, to Katwoude and on to Volendam and Edam. You will pass the Katwoudermolen and the Zuidpoldermolen, both of which drain polders in the area. Just outside Edam you pass the first fort on this route: Fort at Edam. This is the most northeastern point of the Defense Line of Amsterdam, a defense line of 135 kilometers around Amsterdam.
Admire forts
Through the center of Edam and Kwadijk you set course back to the edge of Purmerend. Along the way you can take a look at parts of the Fort bij Kwadijk and Fort Benoorden Purmerend. The Fort at Kwadijk was never completed, but you can view the Engineer shed and the fort keeper's house here.
Looking around Edam
In Edam you can also take a look at the Edam Museum, among others. This is one of the oldest museums in the Netherlands. You can learn more about Edam's rich history here. Furthermore, the Edam Town Hall is also worth admiring. So take a good look around you when you cycle through Edam.
Height Profile
In Laag Holland are the rustic villages of yesteryear. While cycling you will find Dutch history in the beautiful straight polder lines and the protected city and village views. Low Holland is a national landscape. The Defense Line of Amsterdam and the Beemster have been placed on the World Heritage list by UNESCO.
You do not want to miss this
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.
Pause places
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats centrum (1441LA, Purmerend, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
48 | 48 (1441DS, Purmerend, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.29 km | |
47 | 47 (1441MD, Purmerend, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.86 km | |
47 | 47 (1441MD, Purmerend, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.14 km | |
33 | 33 (1448XZ, Wormerland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 2.66 km | |
32 | 32 (1448NL, Purmerend, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.36 km |
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