北ホラントの洞窟・トップ20

We stole this tour from Ria. Thanks a lot! It's definitely worth a visit, and the hike along the polders and flower fields is a dream! 🤩👍

Demolished castle complex

The village is known for the many estates that wealthy Amsterdammers had built here in the 17th century. First, large quantities of sand were dug up and transported to Amsterdam by barge. This sand was used to build the famous canal belt, among other things. Stately summer residences were then built on the vacant plots. The showpiece is without a doubt the Trombenburgh house, from 1672, which lies like a ship in the water. The client was Cornelis Tromp, the son of naval hero Maarten Harpertsz Tromp. From the terrace on the roof you could see the ships on the Zuiderzee at the time.

Radboud Castle is located directly on the harbor of Medemblik and was built around 1288 by order of Floris V as a fortress to keep the region under control. Two wings, several towers and parts of the contours of the original castle are still visible, giving you a good idea of the medieval layout. An interesting stop during your walk, especially for those interested in the history of West Friesland and the role of castles in the landscape.

The fortress is part of the Unesco World Heritage Dutch Waterlines: These were used to defend the western Netherlands. In the event of a threat, the locks could be opened to flood the land. The flooded area served an important purpose: the knee-high water was too shallow for enemy boats and too high for vehicles, foot soldiers and horsemen. The land along the waterline was impassable! To this day, the water is considered an important ally of the Netherlands

There are faster and more straightforward paths in the region. But if you're not necessarily looking to ride quickly, this is a beautiful highlight on your route. The paths are otherwise great for cycling.

Someone from my network texted me that if you walk in and ask nicely, you might get a tour

Beautiful old fortress with good coffee around the corner.