IJmuiden Sea Lock – Vogelmeer (Bird Lake) loop from Castricum

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IJmuiden Sea Lock – Vogelmeer (Bird Lake) loop from Castricum

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IJmuiden Sea Lock – Vogelmeer (Bird Lake) loop from Castricum

04:12

67.1km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.40 km

Noordhollands Duinreservaat Heemskerk

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Beautiful nature & routes

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7.01 km

Highland cattle in the Noordhollands Duinreservaat

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Here it is wonderful to tour on the cycle path through the dune area. Keep your eyes open for crossing wildlife!

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18.6 km

IJmuiden Sea Lock

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route is accessible to cyclists

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37.4 km

Vogelmeer (Bird Lake)

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Beautiful lake in the middle of the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park.

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37.9 km

Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

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The Zuid-Kennemerland National Park stretches from Zandvoort to IJmuiden, a 40-minute drive from Amsterdam. The always surprising dune landscape, from country estates on the outer edge to rugged dunes to …

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39.6 km

Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

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Beautiful national park right on the beach. With hiking and cycling paths between the dunes.

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40.3 km

Dunes and Wetlands of Zuid-Kennemerland

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Great cycle path and lots of nature to experience.

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40.5 km

Parnassia Beach and Dunes

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Wonderful view of a lot of rough nature.

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67.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.8 km

6.61 km

6.34 km

1.59 km

453 m

349 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.7 km

18.9 km

6.45 km

1.96 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

August 10, 2025,Tocht van uitersten

A greater contrast is hard to imagine: from the beautiful nature of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park to the depressing surroundings of Tata Steel, and in between, marveling at historic buildings, luxury villas, and a vast expanse of greenery. There are also two ferry crossings, with the bicycle ferry in IJmuiden being more than worth the hour-long wait. And the icing on …

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June 12, 2022,Fietstocht

It was a great day today, had a nice meal, cycled a lot, seen a lot of sun, a lot of wind, many kilometers, lots of laughter dune after dune, our own well equipped with the fish and squabbles, nicely discolored on to Monday and Tuesday with our 2 explorers that goes too be fine, to be continued

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June 28, 2022,Fahrradtour Rund um Ijmuiden

Since our accommodation unfortunately could not offer breakfast, we first drove to Ijmuiden Strand and enjoyed our breakfast there in beautiful sunshine. Just put your feet in the sea and then on the bike for a little tour through the dunes and national park Zuid Kennemerland. Fantastically beautiful landscape with fantastically beautiful weather. At Parnassia aan Zee, quickly dipped your …

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October 4, 2024,NP Zuid-Kennemerland – Seeschleuse Ijmuiden Runde von Overveen

A varied tour through the beautiful dune landscape with impressive wildlife, such as wild horses, Highland cattle and wonderful bird species. As a contrast, the harbor canal in Ijlmuiden with a free ferry crossing. And finally, a visit to the Brederode castle ruins.

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