Cycle route Citytrip through North Holland
Alkmaar, Uitgeest, Krommenie
Discover North Holland in a unique way – hop on your bike and be surprised by a varied route full of history, nature, and classic Dutch charm. Alkmaar is the star of this city trip. Known as the cheese city, but that's just the beginning. With its cosy shopping streets, historic buildings and picturesque canals, Alkmaar is a destination in its own right. Around Alkmaar, the route takes you past a patchwork of villages and nature reserves. Cycle through wide open meadows, past iconic windmills, and enjoy the peace and space of the North Holland countryside. You’ll pass through charming places like Markenbinnen, the water-rich Akersloot, atmospheric Uitgeest, and the ribbon village of Westknollendam. The route winds along the Eilandspolder, a true paradise for meadow birds and nature lovers. Hop off your bike at a bird hide, or take a break at one of the cosy cafés and restaurants along the way – perfect for a proper cup of coffee, a good lunch or a refreshing drink with a view. What makes this ride so special is the variety – one moment you're cycling through a buzzing village centre, and the next you're overlooking endless polders or glistening water. Tip: Start your route at one of the TOPs (Tourist Transfer Points) along the way. You can park easily and start your ride straight from a cycle junction. So, hop on your bike and get ready to be surprised – by the landscape, the city and the warm welcome of the region!
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Zuiddijk , 1489 PG Alkmaar | 56.9 KM | |
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From
57
to
88
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4612 M | 4.6 KM | |
| Head southwest on Provincialeweg | 1.3 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Provincialeweg | 2.3 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 8 M | ||
| Continue onto Provincialeweg | 986 M | ||
| You are now at section 88 | 0 M | ||
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From
88
to
91
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2411 M | 2.4 KM | |
| Head south | 2.4 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Industrieweg | 14 M | ||
| Turn right | 45 M | ||
| You are now at section 91 | 0 M | ||
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From
91
to
63
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3320 M | 3.3 KM | |
| Head south | 178 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kerkstraat | 29 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto De Groene Valk | 3 M | ||
| Turn right | 547 M | ||
| Turn right | 14 M | ||
| Turn left | 985 M | ||
| Continue onto Middel | 1.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 63 | 0 M | ||
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From
63
to
68
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1517 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head southeast on Middel | 871 M | ||
| Turn right onto Provincialeweg | 646 M | ||
| You are now at section 68 | 0 M | ||
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From
68
to
66
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2216 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head west on Provincialeweg | 564 M | ||
| Turn right onto Veenpolderdijk | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 66 | 0 M | ||
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From
66
to
38
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2809 M | 2.8 KM | |
| Head northwest | 42 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Oranjeboomkade | 324 M | ||
| Continue straight | 880 M | ||
| Continue onto Communicatieweg West | 1.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 38 | 0 M | ||
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From
38
to
85
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3710 M | 3.7 KM | |
| Head northeast on Groenedijk | 103 M | ||
| Turn right | 80 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Busch en Dam | 517 M | ||
| Keep left onto Busch en Dam | 956 M | ||
| Turn right onto Provincialeweg | 25 M | ||
| Turn left onto Busch en Dam | 11 M | ||
| Continue onto Busch en Dam | 2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 85 | 0 M | ||
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From
85
to
84
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1478 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head north on Lagendijk | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 84 | 0 M | ||
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From
84
to
24
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1632 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head west on Lagendijk | 1.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 24 | 0 M | ||
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From
24
to
2
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157 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head northeast on Hoorne | 157 M | ||
| You are now at section 02 | 0 M | ||
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From
2
to
54
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2962 M | 3 KM | |
| Head southeast on Populierenlaan | 1.6 KM | ||
| Continue slightly right onto Groot Dorregeest | 215 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Groot Dorregeest | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 54 | 0 M | ||
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From
54
to
55
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3796 M | 3.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on Fielkerweg | 753 M | ||
| Turn right onto Boschweg | 99 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hennie Groot Schermerpad | 1.4 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Klaas Hoornlaan | 30 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kerklaan | 320 M | ||
| Turn left onto Meerweg | 357 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hoogegeest | 793 M | ||
| You are now at section 55 | 0 M | ||
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From
55
to
98
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2341 M | 2.3 KM | |
| Head northeast on Hoogegeest | 451 M | ||
| Turn left | 605 M | ||
| Turn right | 349 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kanaalweg | 936 M | ||
| You are now at section 98 | 0 M | ||
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From
98
to
74
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5498 M | 5.5 KM | |
| Head north on Kanaalweg | 5 M | ||
| Continue straight | 6 M | ||
| Turn left | 20 M | ||
| Turn right onto Boekelermeerweg | 2.1 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 85 M | ||
| Continue straight | 44 M | ||
| Continue straight | 392 M | ||
| Continue onto Loodpolderbrug | 14 M | ||
| Continue straight | 69 M | ||
| Continue onto Loodpolderweg | 211 M | ||
| Continue straight | 16 M | ||
| Turn left onto Oude Heilooërdijk | 200 M | ||
| Continue straight | 132 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Lorreinenlaan | 7 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Hadewijchstraat | 228 M | ||
| Turn left onto Koelmalaan | 300 M | ||
| Turn right onto Camphuysenkade | 212 M | ||
| Continue onto Cuwaertpad | 292 M | ||
| Turn left onto Oosterhoutlaan | 202 M | ||
| Make a U-turn and continue on Vondelstraat | 580 M | ||
| Turn left onto Verdronkenoord | 322 M | ||
| Continue onto Verdronkenoord | 88 M | ||
| You are now at section 74 | 0 M | ||
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From
74
to
73
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1016 M | 1 KM | |
| Head southwest on Huigbrouwerstraat | 171 M | ||
| Turn right onto Oudegracht | 97 M | ||
| Turn left onto Ridderstraatbrug | 30 M | ||
| Turn right onto Oudegracht | 291 M | ||
| Turn right onto Ritsevoort | 17 M | ||
| Continue onto Koorstraat | 323 M | ||
| Turn right onto Gasthuisstraat | 87 M | ||
| You are now at section 73 | 0 M | ||
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From
73
to
74
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972 M | 1 KM | |
| Head southeast on Gasthuisstraat | 87 M | ||
| Turn left onto Kerkplein | 125 M | ||
| Continue onto Koorstraat | 198 M | ||
| Turn left onto Oudegracht | 391 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hofstraat | 115 M | ||
| Continue onto Huigbrouwerstraat | 56 M | ||
| You are now at section 74 | 0 M | ||
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From
74
to
1
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347 M | 0.3 KM | |
| Head northeast on Kraanbuurt | 206 M | ||
| Turn right onto Schapenbrug | 23 M | ||
| Turn left onto Voordam | 118 M | ||
| You are now at section 01 | 0 M | ||
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From
1
to
50
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391 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head southeast on Kanaalkade | 141 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 61 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 189 M | ||
| You are now at section 50 | 0 M | ||
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From
50
to
2
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1492 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head southeast | 6 M | ||
| Turn right | 29 M | ||
| Continue onto Randersdijk | 213 M | ||
| Turn right | 26 M | ||
| Turn left | 1.2 KM | ||
| Turn left | 27 M | ||
| You are now at section 02 | 0 M | ||
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From
2
to
3
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793 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head northeast | 87 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Saturnusstraat | 706 M | ||
| You are now at section 03 | 0 M | ||
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From
3
to
2
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757 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head west on 't Wuiver | 11 M | ||
| Turn left onto Saturnusstraat | 637 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 109 M | ||
| You are now at section 02 | 0 M | ||
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From
2
to
78
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2374 M | 2.4 KM | |
| Head west | 5 M | ||
| Turn left | 31 M | ||
| Turn left | 13 M | ||
| Turn left | 330 M | ||
| Continue onto Korte Schermerdijk | 112 M | ||
| Turn right onto Schermerdijk | 265 M | ||
| Continue left onto Omvaltunnel | 385 M | ||
| Turn right onto Noordervaart | 35 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Noordervaart | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn right to stay on Noordervaart | 61 M | ||
| You are now at section 78 | 0 M | ||
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From
78
to
77
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1794 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head south on Zuidervaart | 1.8 KM | ||
| You are now at section 77 | 0 M | ||
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From
77
to
76
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1968 M | 2 KM | |
| Head south on Zuidervaart | 2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 76 | 0 M | ||
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From
76
to
80
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2022 M | 2 KM | |
| Head east on Driehuizerweg | 1.8 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Oostdijk | 197 M | ||
| You are now at section 80 | 0 M | ||
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From
80
to
58
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3391 M | 3.4 KM | |
| Head south on Driehuizen | 3.3 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Noorderstraat | 80 M | ||
| You are now at section 58 | 0 M | ||
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From
58
to
57
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1104 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head east on Noorderstraat | 114 M | ||
| Turn right onto Zuiddijk | 878 M | ||
| Keep right onto Zuiddijk | 112 M | ||
| You are now at section 57 | 0 M |