Anyone who wants to discover the real Holland by bicycle or on foot should visit the municipality of Schagen. Walk or cycle through the dunes, along the beach, over the West Frisian Omring dyke, and the extensive meadows are also wonderful for walking or cycling.
You can connect to the routes of the Noord-Holland path, or choose a route from the Walking network Noord-Holland or the Cycling network. Use the junction network to plan a route. Take a break at one of the cosy restaurants and cafes along the way.
Take healthy, sporty and interesting walks with the Noord-Holland Walking Network. The various walks lead through beautiful landscapes, ribbon villages and nature reserves, over farmland paths, old dikes and past historic locations
Go to Walking network Noord-HollandThe Noord-Hollandpad is a long-distance hiking trail divided into different stages. Stage 4 runs partly through the municipality of Schagen. A walk through bulb fields, polder land and over old grass dikes. Peace, space and an open landscape predominate here.
Go to Noord-HollandpadLandscape Noord-Holland has a number of beautiful walking routes through the various nature reserves. Go for lovely walks in dunes, forests, moors, over dikes, bridges, ferries and exciting strolling paths.
Go to Landscape Noord-HollandView the rebuilt Schagen Castle and other 17th-century buildings in the center. Stroll through the old streets and take a nice city walk with or without a guide. Take a break in one of the many restaurants along the way.
Go to the Schagen City WalkThe Haringhuizerroute (8.4 km) starts at Schagen Station, leads through the open south-east side of the city to the atmospheric ribbon village of Haringhuizen with its 15th-century church, over the Muggenburgerweg and through the Slikvenpolder.
Go to the HaringhuizerrouteThe Barsingerhorn route (9 km) runs through the open polder on the east side of the city. On country roads, a grass dike and an old tram track to the restored tram station of Barsingerhorn.
Go to the Barsingerhorn routeThe Tolkeroute (6 km) starts at the castle and goes through the old mound area on the south side of the city. Over old tramways, partly unpaved country and dike roads, waterways and mound paths.
Go to the TolkerouteThe Neskaag route (11 km) goes through the north of the city and the Neskaag, over the Stainer canal path and old country roads. Outside the breeding season, you can walk down the Westfriesedijk at the Keinsmerwiel to take the tug of war ferry to the Varkenspad. During the breeding season there is an alternative route.
Go to the Neskaag routeThe black route from Startpunt Callantsoog (9 km) runs over the beach and through the polder. The route is marked in two directions with black arrows.
Go to the black route from Startpunt CallantsoogThe Small Tour of Waarland (6.5 km) goes through the old village and via the dead-end Oostkade to the high pedestrian bridge ("kwakel") over the Boomervaart. The route runs over the grass quay along the Canal and back to the village on the unpaved Waardkade, on the south bank of the canal. Dogs are not allowed on the farmland paths.
Go to Small Tour of WaarlandThe big five, as we also call them, but then in the Kop van Noord-Holland. Discover the beautiful polder landscape, the beautiful farmhouses and windmills and the historic West Frisian Omringdijk. In the spring you cycle along colorful blooming tulip fields.
Go to the routeThe West Frisian Omringdijk used to protect people and animals from the salt water. Now this 126 kilometer long monument meanders through the West Frisian landscape along polders, windmills, farmhouses and cultural surprises.
Go to the routeThis route bridges the distance between the West Frisian town of Schagen, which is surrounded by fat clay, and the rugged coastal area with poor soil behind the dunes. This difference is also clearly visible in the two museum farms that lie along this route.
Go to the routeCycle past the eleven museums in the Schagen region, each of which contributes in its own way to preserving and developing the identity and history of the municipality of Schagen. They're all gems, so top tips for an outing!
Go to the routeWith the cycle route you cycle through characteristic polder villages, and you see many things, such as authentic stolp farms. You will also pass Molen de Groenvelder, a beautiful thatched polder mill from 1572.
Go to the routeThe cycle route "Gardens behind the dunes" is a good opportunity to get to know the companies and the charming countryside of the municipality of Schagen. The route is 43 kilometers and is beautiful for cycling.
Go to the routeDiscover what the Schagen area looked like two hundred years ago. Look and compare the present with the past. Experience the charm of the small town, the romance of the village, the views to the dunes, the freshness of the countryside.
Go to the routeThis route takes you from Petten, a cozy and historic village, to Schagen. If you like wind and panoramic views, then Petten and the surrounding area is exactly what you are looking for. A landscape of wide polders, old villages and waterways awaits you around Schagen.
Go to the routeHave you always wanted to cycle along all the beautiful monuments in Schagen? Then this route is suitable for you. From the Grote Kerk on the market to the National Monuments on the Loet, everything will pass!
Go to the routeWho wouldn't want cycle along the sea, with the salty sea air in your hair and the reassuring rustle of the surf as a musical backdrop? The LF Coastal Route introduces you to the most special places along the Dutch coast. Not only do you pedal along inviting beaches and lively seaside resorts, you also cycle through exciting dune landscapes and salt marsh areas where the birds sing to you.
Go to the route via this link and enjoy a nice bike ride!
Besides the sun, the sea and the beach, it is the ambiance, good menu, delicious wines and excellent service that make a visit to WOEST definitely worthwhile.
Go to Strandpaviljoen WoestAt restaurant LEUK you can count on a warm and cozy welcome, enjoy our home-made products, nice dishes from the area honest, simple, beautiful and colorful.
Go to Restaurant LeukStiel means "craft". In the artisan kitchen, delicious and above all honest dishes are prepared with fresh, high-quality products.
Go to Restaurant StielAt Brasserie de Keuken they prefer to work with beautiful traditional local products such as extra virgin olive oils, fresh herbs, coarse salts and fine wines. ” A changing three or four course menu is presented every week.
Go to Brasserie De KeukenBeach pavilion Sint Maartenszee once started as a small beach hut in the dunes. Now it has grown into two beautiful pavilions: Noord & New Zuid. You reach the beach by taking a beautiful bike or walking tour.
Go to Strandpavillion Sint Maartenszee Noord & NewZuid
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