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

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North Holland

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

01:57

7.71km

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: April 29, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 690 m for 8 m

After 845 m for 9 m

After 1.38 km for 9 m

After 4.93 km for 10 m

After 6.93 km for 10 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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772 m

Drawbridge in Alkmaar

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Super beautiful city. Be sure to visit the cheese market when you're there.

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849 m

View of the Waag in Alkmaar

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

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894 m

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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1.81 km

Schelphoekgracht

Lake

3.26 km

Nassaubrug (Kneppel Bridge), Alkmaar

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The Nassau Bridge, popularly known as the Kneppel Bridge, was built in 1908 when the new Nassaukwartier district was being built.
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3.97 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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5.48 km

De Mient, Alkmaar

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

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5.61 km

Beemster Kissing Point (Cheese Girl Statue)

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

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6.11 km

Great St. Lawrence Church, Alkmaar

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The largest medieval church building in the center of Alkmaar was already called the Grote Kerk when it was built because of its size. The Grote Kerk is traditionally not …

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7.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

2.90 km

758 m

499 m

218 m

Surfaces

6.70 km

652 m

177 m

154 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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

Drawbridge in Alkmaar

View of the Waag in Alkmaar

Historic Centre of Alkmaar

Nassaubrug (Kneppel Bridge), Alkmaar

Alkmaar city centre

De Mient, Alkmaar

Beemster Kissing Point (Cheese Girl Statue)

Great St. Lawrence Church, Alkmaar

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