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Cycling through Egmond: 3 beautiful cycling routes you don't want to miss<\/h1>\n

Egmond is one of the most beautiful places in North Holland for cycling. With wide dune paths, quiet polder roads, and charming villages, cycling in Egmond is perfect for both recreational cyclists and avid mile-eaters. Whether you want to take a short loop or a longer tour through the North Holland Dune Reserve \u2014 various beautiful cycling routes depart from Egmond aan Zee, Egmond aan den Hoef, and Egmond-Binnen.<\/p>\n

Here are three cycling routes in Egmond that you should definitely try:<\/p>\n

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    Cycling along the coast: Egmond aan Zee \u2013 Bergen aan Zee<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Distance:<\/strong> approx. 18 km return
    \nDifficulty level<\/strong>: comfortable
    \nRoute type:<\/strong> dunes and coast<\/p>\n

    This route is ideal if you want to cycle through the dunes of Egmond. You start on the boulevard of Egmond aan Zee and cycle north towards Bergen aan Zee via the beautiful North Holland Dune Reserve. Along the way, you ride on wide cycle paths through the dune landscape, with occasional views of the North Sea. In this area, you will regularly encounter rabbits, birds, and even Scottish Highland cattle.<\/p>\n

    Route:<\/strong> Start at the boulevard in Egmond aan Zee. Cycle north via the Voorstraat and turn left towards the dune path. Follow the signs to Bergen aan Zee via the Zeeweg. Halfway, you can climb the dune for a panoramic view of the sea. Afterwards, follow the coastal route back or take the Egmonderweg for the return journey.<\/p>\n

    Place of interest<\/strong>:
    \nNot far from the route lies the Ruin Museum in Egmond aan den Hoef, where the remains of the medieval Slot op den Hoef can be seen.<\/p>\n

    Hospitality tip<\/strong>:
    \nIn Bergen aan Zee, you can enjoy a lovely break at Strandpaviljoen Noord or Soul Beach, both with a view of the sea.<\/p>\n

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      Cycling through the polder: Egmond aan den Hoef \u2013 Heiloo<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Distance<\/strong>: approx. 22 km return
      \nDifficulty level<\/strong>: easy to medium
      \nRoute type<\/strong>polder landscape<\/p>\n

      Do you want to discover a different side of the region? Then this route is perfect. From Egmond aan den Hoef, you cycle along quiet dike roads and rural cycle paths towards Heiloo. You ride through typical North Holland scenery with:<\/p>\n