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Noordzeekanaal Cycle Path – Vogelmeer (Bird Lake) loop from Heemstede-Aerdenhout

Noordzeekanaal Cycle Path – Vogelmeer (Bird Lake) loop from Heemstede-Aerdenhout

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(2)

250

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Noordzeekanaal Cycle Path – Vogelmeer (Bird Lake) loop from Heemstede-Aerdenhout

02:32

55.4km

80m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 32.7 km for 7.01 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.00 km

Fort at Vijfhuizen

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Fort bij Vijfhuizen is a fortress of the Defense Line of Amsterdam. It is located near Vijfhuizen on the western edge of the Haarlemmermeer between Haarlem and Hoofddorp. There is a restaurant in the fort.

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21.5 km

Noordzeekanaal Cycle Path

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lovely path especially with the wind

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29.4 km

IJmuiden Sea Lock

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You can cycle over the locks to the other side of the IJ. Faster than with the pound. The locks are impressively large

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40.5 km

Vogelmeer (Bird Lake)

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Beautiful lake in the middle of the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park.

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44.7 km

Dune Pathway in Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

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Beautiful ride through the dunes with excellent cycling paths.

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46.4 km

Dune Cycle Path Behind Circuit Park Zandvoort

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Clinker cycle path behind Circuit Park Zandvoort. Beautifully connects to the cycle path through South Kennemerland. Nice alternative to the boulevard.

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50.9 km

Kraantje Lek

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We had a delicious and relaxed meal here. We really enjoyed it.

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52.9 km

Elswout Estate

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Landgoed Elswout is a beautiful 19th century summer residence. There is a large park surrounding the property that is open to the public. Inside is the Orangery, a wedding venue and restaurant.

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55.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.7 km

4.59 km

1.59 km

1.15 km

401 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

16.9 km

7.71 km

1.96 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 20 July

21°C

11°C

0 %

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Noordzeekanaal Cycle Path – Vogelmeer (Bird Lake) loop from Heemstede-Aerdenhout

Fort at Vijfhuizen

Noordzeekanaal Cycle Path

IJmuiden Sea Lock

Vogelmeer (Bird Lake)

Dune Pathway in Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Dune Cycle Path Behind Circuit Park Zandvoort

Kraantje Lek

Elswout Estate

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