Twiske Nature Reserve – Zaanse Schans Windmills loop from Monnickendam

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Netherlands

North Holland

Waterland

Twiske Nature Reserve – Zaanse Schans Windmills loop from Monnickendam

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Twiske Nature Reserve – Zaanse Schans Windmills loop from Monnickendam

03:18

55.6km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.6 km for 154 m

After 23.5 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.92 km

View of Broek in Waterland

Highlight • Viewpoint

relax while sitting on the grass or a bench overlooking the beautiful authentic Broek in Waterland.

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8.88 km

Houseboats Along the Canal in Broek in Waterland

Highlight • Structure

A quiet street with many nice houseboats and small houses along the canal. Very picturesque!

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16.9 km

Twiske Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Het Twiske is a beautiful nature reserve near Amsterdam, perfect for a day hike or bike ride. Enjoy peaceful lakes, green meadows and forests—an ideal place for nature, relaxation and bird watching!

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17.6 km

Twiske Recreation Area

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful, absolutely perfectly maintained local recreation area! A place that radiates absolute peace and relaxation. A restoration directly on the water offers cooling possibilities. Clean toilets are also available in this area.

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23.5 km

Jagersplas

Lake

26.4 km

De Poel

Lake

27.0 km

Windmills at Zaanse Schans

Highlight • Monument

Open-air museum with small green wooden houses in the typical Zaanstreek style, craftsmen (clog makers and cheese factories are worth seeing) and a whole series of industrial mills - most …

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33.0 km

Zaanse Schans Windmills

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

There are many mills to visit, most of which are still in use. The neighboring village has been redeveloped as a museum and shows the houses and businesses from earlier …

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33.8 km

Zaanse Schans Windmills

Highlight • Monument

There are many mills to visit, most of which are still in use. The neighboring village has been redeveloped as a museum and shows the houses and businesses from earlier …

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38.5 km

Oostzanerveld Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Part of the Natura-2000 area in Oostzaan, just like the Twiske. Sandwiched between the A7, A8 and the village of Oostzaan, it is an area that can almost only be …

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