Experience the Golden Age in Hoorn
Hoorn, Schellinkhout, Zwaag
The Dutch Golden Age, the name traditionally given to the 17th century, saw Hoorn grow into a major centre of trade and shipping. The prosperity of this period went hand in hand with colonial expansion, war and slavery. That complex legacy is still visible throughout the city today. Hop on your bike and discover the monuments, museums and stories that shaped this remarkable era. Along the way, you'll find plenty of opportunities to stop for a bite to eat, enjoy a drink or even stay the night. Admire the distinctive Dutch Renaissance façade of the Statenlogement, or visit the Westfries Museum, where the stories behind both the prosperity and the darker sides of the 17th century are brought to life. You can also step inside Museum House Bonck, a former merchant's home where time seems to have stood still. Across the region, you'll find 12 Golden Age landmarks. These are marked by distinctive gold-coloured coins set into the pavement and are also listed among the points of interest on this route. Although the route is relatively short, it's packed with fascinating places to explore. Take your time and enjoy discovering Hoorn's remarkable history.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Oosteinde 93, 1647 AE Koggenland | 31.3 KM | |
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From
19
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58
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2729 M | 2.7 KM | |
| Head south on Hulkerweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| Make a slight right onto Lijsbeth Tijsweg | 14 M | ||
| Make a sharp left onto Hulkerweg | 418 M | ||
| Turn left | 154 M | ||
| Turn right onto De Hulk | 948 M | ||
| You are now at section 58 | 0 M | ||
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From
58
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59
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2163 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head east on Westerdijk | 6 M | ||
| Turn right | 212 M | ||
| Turn right | 70 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Badhuisweg | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 59 | 0 M | ||
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From
59
to
62
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6274 M | 6.3 KM | |
| Head east on Badhuisweg | 781 M | ||
| Turn right onto Westerdijk | 56 M | ||
| Turn left onto West | 214 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Grote Oost | 190 M | ||
| Turn right onto Wijdebrugsteeg | 181 M | ||
| Turn left onto Oude Doelenkade | 221 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Slapershaven | 122 M | ||
| Turn right onto Grote Oost | 201 M | ||
| Turn right onto Willemsweg | 115 M | ||
| Turn right onto Schellinkhouterdijk | 4.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 62 | 0 M | ||
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From
62
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63
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2015 M | 2 KM | |
| Head northeast on De Laan | 75 M | ||
| Turn left onto Dorpsweg | 1.9 KM | ||
| Turn right | 25 M | ||
| Turn right onto Blokdijk | 5 M | ||
| You are now at section 63 | 0 M | ||
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From
63
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64
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2014 M | 2 KM | |
| Head north on Blokdijk | 1.8 KM | ||
| Continue onto Boekert | 206 M | ||
| You are now at section 64 | 0 M | ||
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From
64
to
81
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800 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head north on Noorderdracht | 800 M | ||
| You are now at section 81 | 0 M | ||
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From
81
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60
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4560 M | 4.6 KM | |
| Head southwest on Bangert | 807 M | ||
| Turn right onto Unjerpad | 505 M | ||
| Turn left onto Dorpsstraat | 1.6 KM | ||
| Turn right to stay on Dorpsstraat | 45 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Dorpsstraat | 811 M | ||
| Turn right onto Dorpsstraat | 731 M | ||
| Turn left onto Keern | 61 M | ||
| You are now at section 60 | 0 M | ||
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From
60
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61
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1528 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head southwest on Keern | 408 M | ||
| Continue onto Bobeldijkerweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 61 | 0 M | ||
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From
61
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20
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1332 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head west on Bobeldijk | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 20 | 0 M | ||
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From
20
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21
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1051 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head west on Bobeldijk | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 21 | 0 M | ||
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From
21
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22
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1711 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head west on Bobeldijk | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 22 | 0 M | ||
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From
22
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19
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5153 M | 5.2 KM | |
| Head south on Sevendeelweg | 1.5 KM | ||
| Turn right to stay on Sevendeelweg | 21 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Westeinde | 15 M | ||
| Turn left onto Westeinde | 3.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 19 | 0 M |