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The best walks and hikes around Zaanstad

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Hiking around Zaanstad is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape, although finding the right route is not always easy. To help, here are the top hikes and walks around Zaanstad — so you can just get out and go.

Last updated: October 25, 2025

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1. Kerk van Krommeniedijk loop from West-Knollendam

11.8km

02:59

10m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Windmills of Zaanse Schans – Zaanse Schans Open-Air Museum loop from Zaandijk Zaanse Schans

4.47km

01:08

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Zaanse Schans Open-Air Museum – Zaanse Schans loop from Zaandijk

2.79km

00:42

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Darwin Park – Hondsbossche Sluis loop from Zaandam Kogerveld

14.8km

03:44

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Windmills of Zaanse Schans – De Bonte Hen Oil Mill loop from Zaandijk Zaanse Schans

8.19km

02:04

10m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Zaanstad

1. Kerk van Krommeniedijk loop from West-Knollendam

2. Windmills of Zaanse Schans – Zaanse Schans Open-Air Museum loop from Zaandijk Zaanse Schans

3. Zaanse Schans Open-Air Museum – Zaanse Schans loop from Zaandijk

4. Darwin Park – Hondsbossche Sluis loop from Zaandam Kogerveld

5. Windmills of Zaanse Schans – De Bonte Hen Oil Mill loop from Zaandijk Zaanse Schans

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