Historic Centre of Alkmaar – The Canals of Alkmaar loop from Alkmaar

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Alkmaar

Historic Centre of Alkmaar – The Canals of Alkmaar loop from Alkmaar

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Historic Centre of Alkmaar – The Canals of Alkmaar loop from Alkmaar

03:06

12.2km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 5.85 km for 17 m

After 6.04 km for 14 m

After 6.22 km for 16 m

After 6.34 km for 9 m

After 7.33 km for 16 m

After 7.45 km for 9 m

After 8.12 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.73 km

Paling and Van Foreest Almshouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Female, Catholic, single. Living in holy fear of God, good faith, love, and unity—these were the conditions imposed on the residents of the Hofje van Paling en van Foreest (Palling …

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2.79 km

Alkmaar city centre

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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 …

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4.10 km

View of the Alkmaar Canal

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There are many small canals in Alkmaar, you could almost think you were in Venice.

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4.18 km

Historic Centre of Alkmaar

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

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7.04 km

Passenger Ferry Across the Noordhollandsch Kanaal

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Small ferry for transporting people and bicycles.
You can get across for free in a short time, but the captain is still happy about a small tip and a heartfelt …

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7.86 km

The Canals of Alkmaar

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

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8.70 km

Piet's Mill

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"Mill the Great", as it was then called, or after 1884 also "Mill of Piet" (Molen De Groot / Molen van Piet) is one of five mills on the actual …

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.74 km

3.10 km

2.30 km

1.36 km

727 m

Surfaces

7.87 km

4.17 km

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

19°C

11°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

June 30, 2023,🇵🇾 Stadtrundgang Alkmaar (mit Käsemarkt)

This route was the template for the short city walk through the beautiful old town of Alkmaar:
routeyou.com/nl-nl/route/view/5309075/wandelroute/stadswandeling-in-alkmaar-ontdek-alkmaar-langs-de-10-mooiste-plekken

All information about the cheese market can be found here:
kaasmarkt.nl/de

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June 17, 2022,🇳🇱Alkmaar17.6.2022

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Alkmaar is of course not only CHEESE MARKET, which takes place every Friday from 10am-1pm on the Waagplein, but also...
The cheese market in Alkmaar is the best-known of the five Dutch cheese markets, where local farmers have been selling their cheese since the Middle Ages. It has been held weekly on the Waagplein in Alkmaar for centuries, but …

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September 5, 2023,🇳🇱Alkmaar

Walk through the city of Alkmaar, it could almost be like Venice with the many canals 😉

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February 26, 2022,Alkmaar

Alkmaar is an impressive city that shines especially through the old town, located on canals 😍.

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May 13, 2022,Rundgang Alkmaar

Normally our tours are a bit clearer to understand. Alkmaar was just fun and so we literally criss-crossed this beautiful city and took a boat ride. Have fun following. :) The specified starting point is a parking lot with a 3.40 EUR day ticket, so it is highly recommended.

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September 12, 2023,Alkmaar - NL - Schmale Gassen zum Schlendern – Oude centrum van Alkmaar Runde von Alkmaar

Even if you know Alkmaar, there are always places to discover. Both structurally and great little angles

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April 23, 2025,Alkmaar incl. Grachtentour🥾🚤

We've been back in Egmond aan Zee since the beginning of the week and are exploring the area 😉. This time, Alkmaar was on our to-do list. A very pretty little town, and of course, a canal cruise was part of it ☺️. Some of the bridges are very low, so if you don't want your head to roll, you'll …

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May 8, 2025,Alkmaar - Sightseeingtour- Grachten 🌞👍🍀

...the world's largest Beatle Museum in Alkmaar. Cheese snacks with Frau Antje and a canal cruise for everyone. Shopping and enjoyment! A lovely city!

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