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Netherlands
North Holland
Castricum

Alkmaar City Centre – View of the Waag in Alkmaar loop from Akersloot

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Bike touring routes & trails
Netherlands
North Holland
Castricum

Alkmaar City Centre – View of the Waag in Alkmaar loop from Akersloot

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Alkmaar City Centre – View of the Waag in Alkmaar loop from Akersloot

01:13

20.5km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.85 km for 153 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.10 km

Noordermolen Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Very nice old mill, in the middle of beautiful nature.

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2

9.14 km

Alkmaar City Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Say Cheese, Say Alkmaar!

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3

9.15 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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4

9.41 km

Beautiful canal in the old town, directly at the cheese market - with many nice cafés and restaurants

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5

9.43 km

Alkmaar Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Alkmaar has a beautiful city center with narrow streets. You shouldn't take your bike with you. It will be very narrow.

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6

9.81 km

Since I (wheelchair user) have my feet fixed to the pedals, I can't get off.
Because of this, I have never had any problems anywhere in the Netherlands (I only …

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7

9.89 km

Waagplein and Waag Tower, Alkmaar

Highlight • Historical Site

DISCOVER WHAT TO DO IN ALKMAAR

Be surprised by these special events, activities and cultural must-sees in Alkmaar. And all in the beautiful historic city center. Enjoy these highlights!

CHEESE MARKET

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10.5 km

Grote Kerk Alkmaar Interior

Highlight • Religious Site

If it's open, be sure to visit it. It's very impressive with the new window display, a replica of the one from 450 years ago, and the gravestones covering the entire floor.

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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

5.11 km

2.63 km

624 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

6.19 km

2.29 km

353 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 23 June

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