Alkmaar Old Town – Egmond aan Zee loop from Akersloot

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Alkmaar Old Town – Egmond aan Zee loop from Akersloot

Moderate

4.7

(10)

riders

Alkmaar Old Town – Egmond aan Zee loop from Akersloot

02:19

39.0km

70m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 8.92 km for 8 m

After 9.03 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Noordermolen Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Very nice old mill, in the middle of beautiful nature.

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Canal by the Cheese Market, Alkmaar

Highlight • River

Beautiful canal in the old town, directly at the cheese market - with many nice cafés and restaurants

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8.95 km

Alkmaar Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Alkmaar has a beautiful city center with narrow streets. You shouldn't take your bike with you. It will be very narrow.

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9.33 km

Alkmaar Old Town: Narrow Alleys and Historic Facades

Highlight • Historical Site

Since I (wheelchair user) have my feet fixed to the pedals, I can't get off.
Because of this, I have never had any problems anywhere in the Netherlands (I only …

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10.1 km

Great Church, Alkmaar

Highlight • Religious Site

Very impressive building. A visit is recommended.

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18.8 km

Forest trail in Noordhollands Duinreservaat

Highlight • Forest

Really beautiful dune landscape

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J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The lighthouse J.C.J. van Speijk is one of the oldest working lighthouses in the Netherlands. It dates from 1833 and is named after Lieutenant Commander Jan van Speijk.

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25.8 km

Egmond aan Zee

Highlight • Beach

Great little beach town surrounded by large dune preserves and flower fields. Close to Amsterdam but cute and quiet in the off-season. Good base for bike rides along the coast.

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