Cycle route along the Groote and Kleine Vliet
Wervershoof, Medemblik
In the West Frisian landscape lie Wervershoof and Medemblik – two towns with their own character and surprising stories. In Wervershoof, the most beloved legend is that the town was named after Werenfridus, an English missionary and follower of Willibrord from the 8th century, who is said to have preached and lived here. Centuries later, the village became the birthplace of Theo Koomen, a nationally known sports reporter. His life and work are honoured in a modest but touching exhibition in De Hoop Mill, a working grain mill from 1889. Medemblik, the oldest city in West Friesland, brings to life a time when water, trade and technology shaped daily life. At the quays of the Oosterhaven, classic ships are moored, the Town Hall reflects the grandeur of a city with centuries-old city rights, and the Historical Museum shows how Medemblik evolved from a settlement into a centre of trade. A technical highlight is the Dutch Steam Engine Museum, where you can see working steam engines and learn how water and steam shaped both landscape and economy. The route takes you from Wervershoof to Medemblik, following the quiet banks of the Groote Vliet and Kleine Vliet. These small lakes, formed from ancient waterways and drainage channels, play an important role in regional water management. The Groote Vliet eventually flows into the IJsselmeer, while the Kleine Vliet runs through the heart of Medemblik. As you cycle alongside these historic waters, once used for shipping, you’ll discover the peaceful polder landscape and the deep connection between nature and the region’s history.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Kagerbos 51T, 1693 CJ Medemblik | 25.4 KM | |
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From
57
to
74
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555 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head north on Nes | 555 M | ||
| You are now at section 74 | 0 M | ||
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From
74
to
22
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5143 M | 5.1 KM | |
| Head northwest on Nes | 898 M | ||
| Continue straight | 2.4 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Vooroever | 612 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Vooroever | 20 M | ||
| Turn right onto Oosterdijk | 169 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Oudevaartsgat | 114 M | ||
| Turn left onto Pekelharinghaven | 96 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Pekelharinghaven | 327 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hoogesteeg | 174 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Kaasmarkt | 355 M | ||
| Turn left onto Dam | 28 M | ||
| You are now at section 22 | 0 M | ||
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From
22
to
90
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310 M | 0.3 KM | |
| Head west on Oude Haven | 310 M | ||
| You are now at section 90 | 0 M | ||
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From
90
to
63
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96 M | 0.1 KM | |
| Head southwest on Overtoom | 96 M | ||
| You are now at section 63 | 0 M | ||
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From
63
to
62
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2523 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head west on Overtoom | 7 M | ||
| Turn left onto Westerdijk (N240) | 582 M | ||
| Keep right onto Westerdijk | 105 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Westerdijk | 240 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Koggenrandweg | 1.3 KM | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Koggenrandweg | 271 M | ||
| You are now at section 62 | 0 M | ||
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From
62
to
70
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2533 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head southwest on Koggenrandweg | 2.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 70 | 0 M | ||
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From
70
to
72
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2012 M | 2 KM | |
| Head south on Coppershorn | 229 M | ||
| Turn left onto Mijnsherenweg | 142 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hornderpad | 1.5 KM | ||
| Continue onto Hornderweg | 186 M | ||
| You are now at section 72 | 0 M | ||
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From
72
to
73
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758 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head east on Dorpsweg | 758 M | ||
| You are now at section 73 | 0 M | ||
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From
73
to
54
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3631 M | 3.6 KM | |
| Head southeast on Coenplein | 126 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Coenplein | 37 M | ||
| Continue onto Kadetjespad | 2.2 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Broerdijk | 708 M | ||
| Turn right | 74 M | ||
| Turn left onto Broerdijk | 325 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Broerdijk | 125 M | ||
| You are now at section 54 | 0 M | ||
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From
54
to
55
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2998 M | 3 KM | |
| Head east on Oostwouder Dorpsstraat | 1 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Oosteinde | 775 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hazeweel | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 55 | 0 M | ||
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From
55
to
56
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4120 M | 4.1 KM | |
| Head east | 1.6 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Liederik | 643 M | ||
| Turn left onto Vok Koomenweg | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 56 | 0 M | ||
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From
56
to
57
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691 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head north on Simon Koopmanstraat | 673 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kagerbos | 18 M | ||
| You are now at section 57 | 0 M |