De Kathammer Windmill – Volendam Harbour loop from Volendam

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De Kathammer Windmill – Volendam Harbour loop from Volendam

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De Kathammer Windmill – Volendam Harbour loop from Volendam

04:02

16.0km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.9 km for 240 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.76 km

De Waegh, Monnickendam

Highlight • Historical Site

The Waegh was built in 1669. Products were weighed and traded there.

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6.76 km

Dam Lock and Speeltoren in Monnickendam

Highlight • Bridge

The Speeltoren is the town hall tower of Monnickendam. Inside is the oldest hand-playable carillon in the Netherlands. Today it is also a museum.

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7.29 km

Monnickendam Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Idyllic little village with a small picturesque harbor where many flat-bottomed boats are moored.

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13.0 km

Heitje van Katham

Nature Reserve

13.5 km

Volendam Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Historic windmill on the edge of Volendam!

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13.6 km

De Kathammer Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Between the mill and the lock, the pumped water runs to the IJsselmeer. The lock from 1615 with the arms of Katwoude (a cat and a tree are visible in …

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14.0 km

Volendam Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

The Marina is the marina of Volendam. In the neighborhood you will find many cafes and restaurants.

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15.2 km

Get off at the port of Volendam for a nice walk. There are many cozy shops with many souvenirs and of course fresh fish and fried mussels. When visiting Volendam, a photo in traditional clothing is a mandatory number!

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15.7 km

Panoramic View of Volendam

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Beautiful seaside village, very lively and commercial. Fantastic and curious houses.

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.10 km

3.28 km

2.78 km

2.30 km

1.57 km

Surfaces

8.98 km

3.50 km

2.48 km

810 m

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

11°C

3°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

December 5, 2025,Volendam - Palingroute

I thought I'd try a longer walk in my province. However, this is the most dreadful walk this year. For one thing, the fog. For another, the fact that you can't walk on the dike. The dike reinforcement is still a project that will take years. That's also why I'm skipping the Zuiderzeepad for now.

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