Outdoor PitstopWalking guide Alkmaar · Updated on 5 November 2026
The best walks in Alkmaar
Alkmaar has 26 walks on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 10 best are 13.9 km long on average; 2 of them are circular walks. Along the way you find 297 benches and picnic tables, 11 water fountains and refill points and 18 public toilets in total.
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The 10 best walks
In the order of our score: a photo, points of interest along the way, a toilet or water point, a circular walk, a description and how often people search for the route.
The best walking route in Alkmaar is Westfriese Omringdijk - 2 (17.1 km, moderate).
The numbers on the map are the routes below, at their starting point. Pitstops count up to 100 m from the route. Walking time assumes 4.5 km an hour plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent.
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Photo: G.Lanting · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWestfriese Omringdijk - 2
ModerateWest Frisian Ring Dyke - 2
17.1 km · ± 3:50 h · ↗ 6 m · From A to B · start Koggenland
3 public toilets1 water point56 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: G.Lanting · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMigratory Bird Trail - 02
21.2 km · ± 4:45 h · From A to B · start Alkmaar
3 public toilets1 water point57 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Marcel mulder · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsTrekvogelpad - 03
ModerateMigratory Bird Trail - 03
14.8 km · ± 3:20 h · From A to B · start Alkmaar
1 public toilet1 water point32 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Dqfn13 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWestfriese Omringdijk - 3
ModerateWest Frisian Ring Dyke - 3
18.1 km · ± 4:00 h · ↗ 7 m · From A to B · start Alkmaar
3 public toilets4 water fountains and refill points29 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Brbbl · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMigratory Bird Trail - 01
21.7 km · ± 4:55 h · ↗ 61 m · From A to B · start Bergen
4 public toilets1 water point75 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Marcel mulder · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsShort circular walk Eilandspolder
6.7 km · ± 1:30 h · Circular walk · start Alkmaar
2 public toilets1 water point9 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Marcel mulder · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsTVP 03 Alternative route with dog
3.2 km · ± 40 min · From A to B · start Alkmaar
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points1 bench
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Photo: Milliped · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsNorth Holland Trail - 08
22.6 km · ± 5:00 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Alkmaar
1 public toilet2 water fountains and refill points34 benches and picnic tables
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5.4 km · ± 1:10 h · ↗ 3 m · Circular walk · start Castricum
1 public toilet0 water fountains and refill points0 benches and picnic tables
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TVP 03 Alternative route if ferry not running
8.6 km · ± 1:55 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Alkmaar
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points4 benches and picnic tables
All 13 walks from Alkmaar, A to Z
- Beemster- & Mijzerdijkroute
- Grootschermerroute
- Menningweerroute
- Noord-Hollandpad - 08 · North Holland Trail - 08
- Noord-Hollandpad 07v - Variant broedseizoen · North Holland Trail 07v - Breeding season variant
- Ommetje Eilandspolder · Short circular walk Eilandspolder
- Trekvogelpad - 02 · Migratory Bird Trail - 02
- Trekvogelpad - 03 · Migratory Bird Trail - 03
- TVP 02 OV-route Alkmaar · TVP 02 public transport route Alkmaar
- TVP 03 Alternatieve route als pont niet vaart · TVP 03 Alternative route if ferry not running
- TVP 03 Alternatieve route met hond · TVP 03 Alternative route with dog
- Westfriese Omringdijk - 3 · West Frisian Ring Dyke - 3
- WNW Noord-Holland verbindingsroute 01-02 · Noord-Holland walking network link route 01-02
Long-distance paths through Alkmaar
Walks of several days, in stages.
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Photo: Dqfn13 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: China Crisis · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: P.J.L Laurens · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5View the photo on Wikimedia Commonsi
Photo: P.J.L Laurens · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Points of interest along the walks
Along the 10 best walks.
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWaag
Attraction · along 2 walks
Dutch Cheesemuseum
Museum · along 2 walks
- Audio story · 2 min
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Photo: G.Lanting · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsGrote of Sint-Laurenskerk
Museum · along 2 walks
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar
Museum · along 2 walks
Ondergrondse resten kasteel Middelburg
Archaeological site · along 1 walk
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Photo: Marcel mulder · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMuseum · along 3 walks
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Photo: Brbbl · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMemorial · along 1 walk
Museum · along 1 walk
Walks per place in North Holland
41 places have their own guide.
- Aalsmeer13 ›
- Amstelveen34 ›
- Amsterdam104 ›
- Bergen23 ›
- Beverwijk21 ›
- Blaricum20 ›
- Bloemendaal40 ›
- Castricum25 ›
- Den Helder6 ›
- Diemen24 ›
- Dijk en Waard11 ›
- Drechterland29 ›
- Edam-Volendam27 ›
- Enkhuizen14 ›
- Gooise Meren54 ›
- Haarlem27 ›
- Haarlemmermeer59 ›
- Heemskerk19 ›
- Heemstede13 ›
- Heiloo7 ›
- Hilversum51 ›
- Hollands Kroon26 ›
- Hoorn18 ›
- Huizen29 ›
- Koggenland22 ›
- Landsmeer12 ›
- Laren13 ›
- Medemblik42 ›
- Ouder-Amstel12 ›
- Purmerend25 ›
- Schagen26 ›
- Stede Broec21 ›
- Texel36 ›
- Uitgeest14 ›
- Uithoorn13 ›
- Velsen40 ›
- Waterland20 ›
- Wijdemeren38 ›
- Wormerland10 ›
- Zaanstad25 ›
- Zandvoort8 ›
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Frequently asked questions
How many walks are there in Alkmaar?
The Outdoor Pitstop map has 26 walks in Alkmaar, including 5 long-distance paths in stages.
What is the best walk in Alkmaar?
At the top of this guide is Westfriese Omringdijk - 2 (17.1 km, moderate). Next come Trekvogelpad - 02 and Trekvogelpad - 03.
Are there circular walks in Alkmaar?
Yes, for example Ommetje Eilandspolder and Oostwouderpolderroute.
Which walks in Alkmaar have a toilet along the way?
In this guide, Westfriese Omringdijk - 2, Trekvogelpad - 02 and Trekvogelpad - 03 have a public toilet along the route.
Which long-distance paths run through Alkmaar?
Among others Streekpad Westfriese Omringdijk, Waterliniepad, Trekvogelpad - Hoofdroute and Trekvogelpad - Alle varianten run through this area.
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