Twisk – Roode Steen Square loop from Twisk

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Twisk – Roode Steen Square loop from Twisk

Hard

4.5

(15)

117

riders

Twisk – Roode Steen Square loop from Twisk

01:59

31.3km

30m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.4 km for 101 m

Dismount required: • Saturday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 15.7 km for 705 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.50 km

Twisk

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Twisk, in earlier days a rich village. You see a lot of big farm houses here, and other beautiful buildings.

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2.35 km

Old West Frisian farmhouses

Highlight • Historical Site

The oldest form of the West Frisian farm is recognizable by the extended front house, voorend, with a facade of wood or stone on the road side. A good example …

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15.0 km

Maria or Powder Tower

Highlight • Monument

This beautiful tower is located a little way off the city moat and is also a good place to sleep.

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15.5 km

Great Church, Hoorn

Highlight • Religious Site

The Grote Kerk was closed for worship in 1968 and sold to be converted into a building with a commercial function. The church was bought in 1984 to be converted …

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15.7 km

Roode Steen (Hoorn)

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice place in the center of Hoorn. Buildings like “De Waag” and the “Westfries Museum” characterize the historic square ambience. You will find a lot of gastronomy here and …

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15.7 km

The Weigh House, Hoorn

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to see the history of the city.

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15.8 km

Hoorn 1587 - Batavia 1629
Merchant, director-general and governor-general of the VOC.
Praised as an energetic and visionary administrator, but also criticized for his violent actions in acquiring trade monopolies …

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15.9 km

House Inde 3 Egels

Highlight • Historical Site

At the Achterom, behind the Rode Steen, you will find a large building that immediately catches the eye. In Hoorn it is called the Diaconiehuis. The building looks like a …

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31.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

9.11 km

1.06 km

635 m

Surfaces