Cycling
” Characteristic cheese-cover farmhouses, blooming tulip fields and views of the IJsselmeer as far as the horizon. Welcome to Enkhuizen and Westfriesland, wonderful to discover by bicycle. “
The most beautiful bicycle routes through Enkhuizen
Cycling through Enkhuizen near the IJsselmeer
Around Enkhuizen, you can enjoy cycling. Enjoy the wide views over the IJsselmeer, explore the historic towns and then cycle through the quiet polders so typical of this part of the Netherlands. This 15.57 km route takes you through the center of Enkhuizen and Bovenkarspel, among other places.
Early times revived in Enkhuizen and surroundings
The West Frisian countryside is beautiful to cycle through. The vast polders are interspersed with picturesque towns such as Enkhuizen and Medemblik with numerous historical sites. History buffs will enjoy this 65.14 km bicycle route, as will lovers of natural beauty.
Mighty Beautiful Westfriesland
The area enclosed by the Westfriese Omringdijk, the only monumental dike in the world, has an agricultural character and long ribbon villages. In the ever-varying landscape you will enjoy tulip fields, sheep pastures, windmills and authentic cheese-cover farmhouses on your bike. This bicycle route is 53.37 km.
The Markermeer from Enkhuizen
This 46.46 km bicycle route allows you to get a breath of fresh air along the tamed waters of the Markermeer. You cycle past small rural villages, unusual monumental buildings and, of course, historic Enkhuizen: a wonderful route full of variety.
Historical tour from Enkhuizen
Enkhuizen is a beautiful old town, but if you get on your bike you will soon see that the surrounding area has much more history to offer. An ancient lighthouse, the Westfriese Omringdijk: variety is the order of the day! This bicycle route is 31.34 km long.
Andijk, Wervershoof and Enkhuizen
Everyone who has visited Enkhuizen for a day agrees: it is one of the nicest tourist towns in the Netherlands. The town is known as the "Herring Town" because of its past as a center for herring fishing in the Middle Ages. Explore the area with this 27.50 km bicycle route.
The best cycling routes in the area
LF Zuiderzee Route
The Zuiderzee Route has been upgraded and turned into an LF icon route. This 'round IJsselmeer' leads you through a rich history of a changed landscape. During the 440 kilometer long route you will pass through vast polder landscapes and visit medieval trading towns and fishing villages full of character.
Cycling route Westfriese Omringdijk
This bicycle route along the Westfriese Omringdijk is a whopping 143 km long and can be completed in about 10 hours. It is recommended that you make it a multi-day bike tour, so you have plenty of time to visit sights along the way.
Over the dike between Medemblik and Enkhuizen
Enjoying the beautiful landscape of West Friesland and getting a breath of fresh air on the side of the IJsselmeer is possible with this route. This route takes you over the dike to Enkhuizen and then you cycle back inland.
Wijdenes, Enkhuizen and Wijdenes
With this bike tour, you'll cycle along the shores of the Marker and IJssel Lake. On and along the water there is always something to see! In addition, you can enjoy the view of the impressive wind turbines of the Krabbersplaat; they rise from the water and dominate the horizon. The surroundings are colored by the flourishing flower bulb cultivation.
Tour of Westfriesland
Foodwalks has put together a tasty bike tour through Westfriesland. With this route you will cycle past a fruit farm, picking garden, bakery and a mill and you can pick from all the edibles that nature offers! The cycle route is 42.9 km long, starts from Enkhuizen and mostly follows the junction route network.
Experience the Golden Age in Enkhuizen
A bicycle route with a golden edge through the rich Enckhuysen of the Golden Age. Because almost nowhere is the Golden Age still as tangible as in the old port town of Enkhuizen. This route also takes you through the West Frisian villages of Westwoud and Hoogkarspel. Get on your bike and experience the Golden Age!
Cycling Route through the Grootslag Polder
Be surprised by the peace and nature of this historic polder. Perfect for a day out in The Netherlands! The cycling route through the Grootslag Polder is 41 kilometers long and takes about two hours.
Cycling Route around the Grootslag Polder
Explore the beautiful surroundings of the Grootslag Polder and enjoy a bike ride that takes you through charming villages such as Andijk and Wervershoof. Cycling through the expansive landscape, you can be surprised by the tranquility and beauty of the region. The route is perfect for a relaxing day out. The cycling route around the polder is 43 km long.
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Fun exit points
Want to relax and enjoy some goodies at the same time? At tea garden De Libel (Andijk) and tearoom The Robin (Wijdenes) you are in a beautifully quiet location and they serve delicious homemade cakes and other treats. At IJgenweis eten & drinken (Bovenkarspel) the kitchen also remains open for a delicious dinner.
By bike on the boat
From Enkhuizen you can take your bicycle on the ferries that sail to Medemblik, Stavoren and Urk. This way you alternate cycling with a beautiful cruise on the IJsselmeer and you can immediately take a rest on board.
Discover the Westfriese Omringdijk bicycle route
The Westfriese Omringdijk bicycle route winds for miles through polders, past windmills and, of course, over the Westfriese Omringdijk. Blogger Aniek writes about this special bike route on her blog Avontuuropreis.com.
More cycling information
Bicycle junctions
With an extensive network of bicycle routes and junctions, the Enkhuizen area is a great area to explore by bicycle. On the basis of the junctions you can easily put together your own route. You can do this en route using the signs for junctions or using a cycling map which shows all these junctions.
Route.nl
You can of course go to the VVV (tourist information office) for ready-made cycling routes, but you can also print and download routes through the website of route.nl (the largest route site in the Netherlands and Belgium).
Westfriesland seems to have been created especially for a bicycle tour! You will find peace, space, old towns and vistas across the water.
How about, for example, the Much Beautiful Westfriesland route of 53.6 kilometers starting at the VVV Enkhuizen?
Or the route Biking through the West Frisian Landscape of 56.1 kilometers, also starting and ending in Enkhuizen?
The route Een dagje Westfriesland is 44.43 kilometers long and starts just below Medemblik and takes you through Enkhuizen and its surroundings.
This bicycle route in the Westfriese Omringdijk is a whopping 143 km long and can be completed in about 10 hours. It is recommended that you make it a multi-day bike tour, so you have plenty of time to visit sights along the way. The route takes you through cities such as Hoorn, Alkmaar, Schagen and Medemblik. You can follow the route using bicycle junctions.
LF Zuiderzee Route
The former Zuiderzee Route has been upgraded and turned into an LF iconic route. This ’round IJsselmeer’ leads you through a rich history of a changed landscape. During the 440 kilometer long route you will pass through vast polder landscapes with farms with thatched roofs, but you will also visit medieval trading towns, the former island of Schokland and many fishing villages full of character.
Experience The Golden Age in Enkhuizen
The Golden Age is almost nowhere as tangible as in the old port town of Enkhuizen. Discover the beautiful monuments and enjoy this bicycle route with a golden edge! A total of 18 icons from the Golden Age can be found in the region. These icons can also be recognized by the gold coins in the pavement. You will find them under the stepping stones at this bicycle route.
Fiets4daagse Hoorn
An ideal event for exploring Westfriesland by bicycle is the Fiets4daagse Hoorn. This annual event for both experienced and novice cyclists offers a very varied program each year.
Enkhuizen and its surroundings by bicycle; always a fascinating experience!
