View of the Waag in Alkmaar – Historic Centre of Alkmaar loop from Alkmaar

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Alkmaar

View of the Waag in Alkmaar – Historic Centre of Alkmaar loop from Alkmaar

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View of the Waag in Alkmaar – Historic Centre of Alkmaar loop from Alkmaar

01:43

6.74km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 3.02 km for 9 m

After 3.12 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.19 km

Alkmaar city centre

Highlight • Settlement

Battle of Alkmaar in 1573

In 1254 Alkmaar was granted city charter by the Dutch Earl Wilhelm II. But as early as the 11th century, a settlement of traders and peasants was built around a church that belonged to the parish of Heiloo.
The city became the symbol of the Dutch freedom struggle in 1573 and received its motto: "The Victorious", which also appears as a symbol of arms. When, in the 80 years of war, the Spaniards had taken Haarlem after a difficult struggle, they advanced to Alkmaar and besieged the city. But by the courage of the defenders of the city, the fighting fatigues of the besiegers and through
The besiegers had to give up tactical flooding of the surrounding polders on October 8, 1573. Similar to Leiden this day is still celebrated every year.

de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkmaar

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2.87 km

The Canals of Alkmaar

Highlight • Structure

In Alkmaar, the canal sprites chuckle, with Frisian spirit and seagull murmurs. Bridges poop echoes over green waves, and bicycles sail like crazy bells.

The houses laugh crookedly at the water's edge, shutters wobble to the rhythm of the hand. Cheese scent drifts through the quiet blue, and every canal has its own gray.

The boats chatter with a cheerful beat, they carry mustaches of rope and tax. A waiter waves quietly from the pier, “Another cheese platter?” – The answer: “Already hot!”

Benches on the shore tell stories, of canal pros and pigeons with duties. The sun paints lights, the waves make fax, and Alkmaar grins as if it were a little fun.

So the city splashes through day and night, until every gust of wind laughs a little song at you. Grass, cheese, curio stuff – Alkmaar, you glittering canal full of charm.

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3.02 km

View of the Waag in Alkmaar

Highlight • Monument

Nothing would have worked without the cheese scales. It's definitely worth a visit 😉.

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3.06 km

Historic Centre of Alkmaar

Highlight • Historical Site

Super nice old town with many small streets and shops. Definitely recommendable: a canal tour by boat.

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3.08 km

Fnidsen Shopping Street, Alkmaar

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful and cozy shopping street

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3.33 km

Beemster Kissing Point (Cheese Girl Statue)

Highlight • Monument

Here you can have your photo taken with the cheese girl.

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3.39 km

Waag Building, Alkmaar

Highlight • Monument

For 1 euro you can be weighed out of person.

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3.57 km

De Mient, Alkmaar

Highlight • Settlement

The pillory used to be here. Three striking facades from right to left: the Silkworm, the Kroon, and the Leeuwenburg.

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6.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

1.39 km

1.03 km

646 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

2.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 30, 2024,Alkmaar

Today we all went to Alkmaar. Put the cars on the P&R and then took the 'expensive' bus to the center. No P&R rate as we had expected. Walked through the city nicely Alkmaar coffee and tasting house took a break. And because the small streets are the most cozy we unexpectedly ended up at Sweet & Antiques. A small …

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