North Holland Trail: from Schermerhorn to Akersloot
Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 762440
Provided by: Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland
15.1 km
856 kcal
1 m
Description
Through the polders
The starting point of this route is at the church in Schermerhorn. This church was built here in 1636. From here you walk through the polders to the village of Driehuizen, but first take a look at the smallest house in Schermerhorn. This is the last historical gardener's house on Schermereiland that has been preserved. Furthermore, you can enjoy the typical Dutch open landscape of the Eilandspolder along the way. This low moorland area full of water is located between the Beemster and Schermer polders. The landscape was created by human hands.
Polder mill K
In the Schermer polder, no fewer than eleven centuries-old mills drain the landscape. During your trip, you will pass one of these mills: Poldermolen K. This mill was built in 1635 to drain the former K section of the Schermer. Do you feel like taking a break in the meantime? Then take a trip to Zuidschermer and enjoy a bite to eat and a drink at't Torenerf. After that, you will have enough for the last part of the route.
Alternative route
During the breeding season (from 15 March to 15 June) part of this route is closed to walkers. You can then follow the paved cycle path that runs from Schermerhorn to Grootschermer and further towards Noordeinde. Your trip will then be slightly different than described above.
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.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerk Schermerhorn (1636 VB, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
19 | 19 (Oosteinde, 1636, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.03 km | |
| ’t kleinste huisje Schermerhorn (Kleinste Huisje van Schermerhorn, 1636 XB, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.18 km | ||
42 | 42 (1464PB, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 4.05 km | |
43 | 43 (1843JP, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 5.13 km | |
2 | 2 (1485, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 5.77 km |
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