Oud Poelgeest Castle – Noordwijk Beach loop from Leiderdorp

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Leiderdorp

Oud Poelgeest Castle – Noordwijk Beach loop from Leiderdorp

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Oud Poelgeest Castle – Noordwijk Beach loop from Leiderdorp

02:06

34.9km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 22.2 km for 511 m

Dismount required: • August 3, 2026-August 31, 2026 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.02 km

Oud Poelgeest Castle

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Kasteel Oud Poelgeest dates from 1668 and is surrounded by a beautiful estate. You can enjoy a royal snack and drink in the restaurant, which is located in the 19th …

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16.0 km

Noordwijk Beach

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Noordwijk beach is always a good idea. Did you know that Noordwijk is a designated healing seaside resort? The salty seawater, the tides, the air currents, and the sunlight have …

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16.3 km

This section of the North Sea Cycle Route (LF1 Noordzeeroute) from Scheveningen to Zandvoort is highly recommended as mentioned above. In addition, the towns Katwijk aan Zee and Noordwijk with their beach promenades invite for a pleasant break.

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18.1 km

Idyll in the dunes

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Here you are close to nature, because here are dunes as far as the eye can see. A paved bike path on which it is easy to drive leads you …

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18.6 km

Hollands Duin — Coepelduynen Cycle Path

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The narrow strip of coastal dunes between Noordwijk and Katwijk boasts a diverse dune landscape with rich relief and a rich variety of scenery. Between mid-August and mid-March, you can enjoy a wonderful stroll through nature, off the beaten track.

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19.2 km

To the Katwijk beach (Uitwatering)

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With Dutch rental city bikes you can cycle along the coast. Everything easily accessible.

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30.7 km

Leiden city center

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A visit to the city center is highly recommended.

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32.4 km

Zijlpoort

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Around the gate there is a nice caffeteria with a terrace. Nice place to stop and have a bite on the sun.

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34.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

4.26 km

2.60 km

Surfaces

19.9 km

7.92 km

6.69 km

421 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

7°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

September 14, 2024,Radtour nach Leiden, mit Bootsfahrt

After we were able to visit an old tower on the boulevard in Noordwijk today (with a great view over Noordwijk aan Zee), we went to Leiden.
There we first went on a boat trip and then explored the city a bit. A very beautiful old city, many 300 to 400 year old houses are still standing. There was a …

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May 14, 2025,Düne - Katwijk – Rembrandtbrug Runde von Leiden Centraal

A pretty nice tour in itself, but due to construction work, I got lost for a few kilometers – including on a fenced-in area. Follow the detour signs! Don't trust the route!

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