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Location: Schagen, North Holland, Netherlands

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1. Mariakapel De Keins – Grote Kerk Schagen loop from Schagen

8.76km

02:12

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

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2. The Bull of Schagen – Jachthaven Schagen loop from Centrum-Zuid

5.64km

01:25

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

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3. The Bull of Schagen – Schager Wiel loop from Centrum-Zuid

6.01km

01:31

10m

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Oliver

June 8, 2018

The castle, of which only two towers were preserved, was reconstructed in 2001. The new castle houses a hotel, several small museums and several departments of the city administration.

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JR56

September 27, 2022

Schagen Castle is located in the middle of the town and, based on its old structure, forms a typical square moated castle. The former weir system has only been partially preserved. The old ditch, which almost completely surrounds the complex and still contains water, can still be clearly seen.

Access is via a wooden bridge, which is designed to resemble a drawbridge with the help of a few decorative elements. Behind it is the former castle courtyard, which offers a clear view in all directions, of the moat and the hotel. Next to the former entrance and today's bridge there are two round defensive towers, the foundations of which are still of original origin. Inside the towers you will find exhibition rooms on the First and Second World Wars.

A hotel was built in the rear part of the square complex. In an attempt to recreate the former part of the castle with two three-story, tower-like extensions, both with tin roofs, the architect created a building that only blends in with the color of the stones.

Unfortunately, most of the complex is closed to ordinary visitors.

The castle was probably built in 1394 by Willem, who was a bastard of Ablrecht van Beieren. Lord Willem expanded and enlarged the castle in 1440. The fortification remained in the family's possession until 1568. In 1758 the complex was bought by George van Cats. Up to 1798 there were several changes of ownership through sales and in 1799 there was serious damage by soldiers. In 1820 the complex was auctioned off and demolished. The area surrounding the castle has been used as a prison and cemetery over the centuries. The towers were first renovated in 1931. The hotel was built in 2001/2002.

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Heike 🌳🌲🌻

June 4, 2022

Very nice preserved castle.. the water around it with its ducks and plants let you stay there for a while.. apparently you don't need anything else.. just beautiful..

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Location: Schagen, North Holland, Netherlands

Schagen Castle

1. Mariakapel De Keins – Grote Kerk Schagen loop from Schagen

2. The Bull of Schagen – Jachthaven Schagen loop from Centrum-Zuid

3. The Bull of Schagen – Schager Wiel loop from Centrum-Zuid

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