De Kathammer Windmill – Katwoude Mill loop from Purmerend

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Purmerend

De Kathammer Windmill – Katwoude Mill loop from Purmerend

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De Kathammer Windmill – Katwoude Mill loop from Purmerend

02:10

36.6km

40m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10 m for 50 m

After 27.9 km for 71 m

After 36.6 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.17 km

Gorssloot

Lake

13.7 km

Dam Lock and Speeltoren in Monnickendam

Highlight • Bridge

The Speeltoren is the town hall tower of Monnickendam. Inside is the oldest hand-playable carillon in the Netherlands. Today it is also a museum.

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14.1 km

Historic Center of Monnickendam

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Pretty fishing village with lots of small shops and fish. Be sure to visit the fishing festival with live music.

monnickendammervisdagen.nl

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14.9 km

Monnickendam Noordsluis

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This lock connects the inland waterway of Monnickendam on the north side with the Gouwzee

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20.7 km

De Kathammer Windmill

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Between the mill and the lock, the pumped water runs to the IJsselmeer. The lock from 1615 with the arms of Katwoude (a cat and a tree are visible in …

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20.7 km

Katwoude Mill

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The function of this polder mill in Katwoude is to drain the Katwoude - Hoogedijk - Blokgouw polder using wind or electrical power. If you visit the mill, you will …

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26.7 km

Pietersbrug, Edam

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The Pietersbrug is a national monument wooden drawbridge, consisting of two sprits or arms, in the North Holland city of Edam. The bridge spans the Oorgat and is located between …

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27.4 km

Damplein and Edam Cheese Shops

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The large building is the former town hall that now houses a museum and a wedding hall. The convex bridge must be so high because boats still have to pass …

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27.5 km