Cycle route along the shores of Alkmaarder and Uitgeester Lake
Castricum, Uitgeest, Akersloot
For many years, the Alkmaarder and Uitgeester Lake has been a popular place for relaxation and nature. But recent changes are upsetting the balance between nature and recreation. Fortunately, innovative projects have started to preserve and even improve this beautiful area. The route takes you past unusual peatlands, such as the Saskerlei, and bird-rich nature reserves, such as De Hooge Weide. The windmills and Heritage Park De Hoop add a touch of cultural history to the route. Of course, such a cycle route around the water invites you to jump into the water on a summer's day. Bringing your swimwear is therefore a good idea On this cycle route from Buitenpoort Castricum, discover the beauty of the lake, its surroundings and North Holland's cultural heritage. Learn about the challenges and developments the area is going through, and experience for yourself what makes it so special! This route was developed by Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland, commissioned by the Twiske-Waterland Recreatieschap, the Alkmaarder- and Uitgeester Lake Recreatieschap and the Province of North Holland and is part of the Interbestuurlijk Programma Vitaal Platteland. Photo: ©Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Meldijk 12, 1911 BB Uitgeest | 28.3 KM | |
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From
24
to
84
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1634 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head southeast on Meldijk | 1.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 84 | 0 M | ||
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From
84
to
87
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6337 M | 6.3 KM | |
| Head north on Zwaansmeerpad | 5.8 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 11 M | ||
| Continue onto Woudaappad | 555 M | ||
| You are now at section 87 | 0 M | ||
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From
87
to
90
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2117 M | 2.1 KM | |
| Head south on Noordervaartdijk | 1.3 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Kruisstraat | 211 M | ||
| Turn left onto Noorderhoofdstraat | 435 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Zuiderhoofdstraat | 128 M | ||
| You are now at section 90 | 0 M | ||
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From
90
to
91
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542 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head southeast on Padlaan | 419 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 123 M | ||
| You are now at section 91 | 0 M | ||
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From
91
to
88
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2422 M | 2.4 KM | |
| Head north | 11 M | ||
| Turn right | 45 M | ||
| Turn left onto Industrieweg | 14 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 2.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 88 | 0 M | ||
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From
88
to
57
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4612 M | 4.6 KM | |
| Head north on Provincialeweg | 986 M | ||
| Continue straight | 8 M | ||
| Continue onto Provincialeweg | 3.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 57 | 0 M | ||
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From
57
to
56
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3055 M | 3.1 KM | |
| Head west on Zuiddijk | 2.8 KM | ||
| Continue onto Westdijk | 282 M | ||
| You are now at section 56 | 0 M | ||
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From
56
to
55
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630 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head northwest on Westdijk | 28 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Westdijk | 40 M | ||
| Take the ferry Pont Akersloot-Zuidschermer | 68 M | ||
| Continue straight onto Geesterweg | 5 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Geesterweg | 8 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Geesterweg | 7 M | ||
| Continue straight | 15 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 18 M | ||
| Continue onto Pontweg-Noord | 134 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hoornselaan | 307 M | ||
| You are now at section 55 | 0 M | ||
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From
55
to
54
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3797 M | 3.8 KM | |
| Head southwest on Hoogegeest | 793 M | ||
| Turn left onto Roemersdijk | 357 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kerklaan | 320 M | ||
| Turn left onto Klaas Hoornlaan | 30 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Hennie Groot Schermerpad | 1.4 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Boschweg | 99 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Boschweg | 753 M | ||
| You are now at section 54 | 0 M | ||
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From
54
to
2
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2962 M | 3 KM | |
| Head southwest on Klein Dorregeest | 1.3 KM | ||
| Continue slightly left onto Parallelweg | 1.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 02 | 0 M | ||
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From
2
to
24
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157 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head southwest on Hoorne | 157 M | ||
| You are now at section 24 | 0 M |