Edam Lock (Edam Sea Lock) – Typical Dutch Canal loop from Edam

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Edam Lock (Edam Sea Lock) – Typical Dutch Canal loop from Edam

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Edam Lock (Edam Sea Lock) – Typical Dutch Canal loop from Edam

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7.81km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.30 km for 11 m

After 2.28 km for 15 m

After 3.07 km for 7 m

After 3.36 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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1.30 km

Edam Lock (Edam Sea Lock)

Highlight • Monument

The Edammersluis was built in 1829. The lock is also called Sea Lock Edam. It is a monumental flood defense between the Oortgat and the Markermeer.

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2.21 km

Tree-Lined Avenue Along the Canal

Highlight • Natural

A magnificent avenue that is worth hiking through.

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2.27 km

Traditional Sailing Boats in Harbor

Highlight • Structure

Here they lie, the dreamy ships. Great!

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2.96 km

View of the Voorhaven from Damplein

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.85 km

View of the Canal and Traditional Boats in Edam

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.07 km

Typical Dutch Canal

Highlight • River

This canal can also be found in Amsterdam.

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5.81 km

Historic Center of Edam

Highlight • Historical Site

Edam has a beautiful picturesque appearance, allowing you to be transported to earlier times.

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5.92 km

Canals of Edam

Highlight • River

Very famous Dutch cheese town with a themed parade with typical local clothes.

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7.81 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

1.97 km

1.78 km

294 m

293 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

1.91 km

1.82 km

669 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

10°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

February 22, 2026,Edam

Months ago, when I booked this weekend, I already had a foresight: that it would stay dry around Volendam, Hoorn, and Edam 😂.

On the way home, we took a walk through Edam. Also beautiful, but not particularly special after Hoorn. A better order would have been: Volendam, Edam, and then Hoorn. But we still enjoyed the historic buildings and …

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