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View of the Waag in Alkmaar – Historic Centre of Alkmaar loop from Alkmaar

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View of the Waag in Alkmaar – Historic Centre of Alkmaar loop from Alkmaar

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View of the Waag in Alkmaar – Historic Centre of Alkmaar loop from Alkmaar

02:41

10.5km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 5.97 km for 17 m

After 6.28 km for 10 m

After 6.68 km for 9 m

After 6.80 km for 16 m

After 7.48 km for 9 m

After 7.58 km for 10 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.13 km

Alkmaar city centre

Highlight • Settlement

Battle of Alkmaar in 1573

In 1254 Alkmaar was granted city charter by the Dutch Earl Wilhelm II. But as early as the 11th century, a settlement of traders and …

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2

5.41 km

Piet's Mill

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"Mill the Great", as it was then called, or after 1884 also "Mill of Piet" (Molen De Groot / Molen van Piet) is one of five mills on the actual …

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3

5.47 km

Kennemerbolwerk

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These are the former city walls, now known as 'Het Bolwerk'. It was converted into an English landscape style park in the 19th century.

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4

6.20 km

De Mient, Alkmaar

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The pillory used to be here. Three striking facades from right to left: the Silkworm, the Kroon, and the Leeuwenburg.

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5

6.42 km

House with the Cannonball

Highlight • Historical Site

The house would come under heavy fire in 1573 by the Spaniards. A bullet that went through a window shattered a chair on which a girl was sitting. Despite this, she and the other six residents were unharmed.

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6

7.48 km

View of the Waag in Alkmaar

Highlight • Monument

Nothing would have worked without the cheese scales. It's definitely worth a visit 😉.

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7

7.53 km

Historic Centre of Alkmaar

Highlight • Historical Site

Super nice old town with many small streets and shops. Definitely recommendable: a canal tour by boat.

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8

7.65 km

Beemster Kissing Point (Cheese Girl Statue)

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Here you can have your photo taken with the cheese girl.

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B

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

2.77 km

2.58 km

946 m

396 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

2.92 km

546 m

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