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Cycling in Enkhuizen

" Characteristic farmhouses, blooming tulip fields and views over the IJsselmeer as far as the horizon reaches. Welcome to Enkhuizen and Westfriesland, wonderful to discover while cycling. "

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Discover Enkhuizen and the surrounding area by bike

De Westfriese Omringdijk

This cycle route in the West Frisian Omringdijk is no less than 143 km long and can be covered in about 10 hours. It is advisable to make it a multi-day bike tour, so that you have plenty of time to visit sights along the way.

De Westfriese Omringdijk

By bike on the boat

From Enkhuizen you can take your bicycle with you on the ferry services that sail to Medemblik, Stavoren and Urk. So you alternate cycling with a nice boat trip on the IJsselmeer and you can immediately rest on board.

Ferry services from Enkhuizen

Travel with the soci.bike

In Enkhuizen your soci.bike cargobike is ready with the B-Turtle tent behind it. Your child or dog and things can go in the bin. The battery is fully charged, so get on and cycle away! On to the first campsite.

De soci.bike

Cycling through Westfriesland

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Zuiderzeeroute

The Zuiderzee route has been upgraded and transformed into an LF icon route. This "tour of the IJsselmeer" leads you through a rich history of a changed landscape. During the 440-kilometer route you will pass through wide polder landscapes and visit medieval trading towns and characteristic fishing villages.

Zuiderzeeroute

Nice drop-off points

Do you want to rest and enjoy a treat at the same time? At tea garden De Libel (Andijk) and tearoom The Robin (Wijdenes) you are in a beautiful quiet location and they serve delicious homemade cakes and other delicacies. At IJgenweis food & drink (Bovenkarspel) and De Egelantier (Wijdenes) the kitchen will also remain open for a delicious dinner.

Tea garden De Libel

Walking

Enkhuizen and its surroundings are particularly popular with hikers. You can choose from fun and special city walks, such as Mooi Enkhuizen or the Rare street names route. You can walk beautiful walking routes in the vicinity of Enkhuizen. There are also several LAW routes through Enkhuizen and the region.

Walking
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Beautiful historic golden age city!

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Tourist office

Opening hours tourist office
8.00 - 17.00 hr

Contact information
Tussen twee havens 1
T +31 228 - 31 31 64
M info@marketingenkhuizen.nl


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