Experience the Golden Age in Medemblik
Medemblik, Wervershoof, Opmeer
Museums, churches, monuments and castles: Medemblik is home to an impressive collection of sights dating from the Dutch Golden Age, the name traditionally given to the 17th century. Although this period is renowned for its economic prosperity and cultural achievements, it was also shaped by colonial trade, war and slavery. This cycling route takes you past the monuments and stories that reflect both the achievements and the complexities of this remarkable period in history. For example, pay a visit to Radboud Castle, built by Count Floris V, who wanted to keep the West Frisians under his control. A location that you really should not skip during this cycling route through the Golden Age is the City Hall and Archeology Museum. Here, history is brought back to life and you can admire an impressive collection of objects. Are you wondering why there are three 'crooked' buildings in this municipality? Then go and visit Het Scheve Huis and discover the real reason behind this. Of course we also provide tasty relaxation moments during this bike ride. So get on your bike and enjoy a wonderful day of the Golden Age in Medemblik! A total of 7 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 disembarkation points at this cycling route. Do you want to shorten the route a bit? Then go at junction 70 via junction 73 to junction 54. The route is then approximately 25 kilometers.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Ridderstraat 21, 1671 CS Medemblik | 36.9 KM | |
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From
90
to
89
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784 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on Ridderstraat | 458 M | ||
| Turn left onto Keern | 116 M | ||
| Turn right | 171 M | ||
| Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit | 39 M | ||
| You are now at section 89 | 0 M | ||
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From
89
to
69
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2970 M | 3 KM | |
| Head north | 54 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout onto Randweg | 423 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 40 M | ||
| Continue onto Almereweg | 100 M | ||
| Turn right | 18 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Dissel | 61 M | ||
| Turn left onto Almereweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn right onto De Oude Stiek | 264 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on De Oude Stiek | 295 M | ||
| Turn left onto Kerkebuurt | 123 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Noorderpad | 452 M | ||
| You are now at section 69 | 0 M | ||
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From
69
to
73
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2586 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head south on Nieuweweg | 1.5 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Dorpsweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 73 | 0 M | ||
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From
73
to
72
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758 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head southwest on Dorpsweg | 758 M | ||
| You are now at section 72 | 0 M | ||
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From
72
to
52
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2606 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head west on Dorpsweg | 2.4 KM | ||
| Turn right | 92 M | ||
| Continue onto Broerdijk | 150 M | ||
| You are now at section 52 | 0 M | ||
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From
52
to
53
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935 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head northwest on Zuideinde | 935 M | ||
| You are now at section 53 | 0 M | ||
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From
53
to
11
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1642 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head west on Vekenweg | 1.6 KM | ||
| Turn right to stay on Vekenweg | 4 M | ||
| You are now at section 11 | 0 M | ||
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From
11
to
44
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1928 M | 1.9 KM | |
| Head southeast on Vekenweg | 4 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Vekenweg | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 44 | 0 M | ||
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From
44
to
90
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3764 M | 3.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on Westerstraat | 3.6 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Oosterstraat | 124 M | ||
| You are now at section 90 | 0 M | ||
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From
90
to
87
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2769 M | 2.8 KM | |
| Head east on Oosterstraat | 1.8 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Buurt | 143 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Gouwtje | 803 M | ||
| You are now at section 87 | 0 M | ||
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From
87
to
54
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2318 M | 2.3 KM | |
| Head east on Gouwtje | 159 M | ||
| Turn left onto Sellecum | 576 M | ||
| Turn right onto Midwouder Dorpsstraat | 486 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Tripkouw | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 54 | 0 M | ||
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From
54
to
55
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2998 M | 3 KM | |
| Head east on Oostwouder Dorpsstraat | 1 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Oosteinde | 775 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hazeweel | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 55 | 0 M | ||
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From
55
to
56
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4120 M | 4.1 KM | |
| Head east | 1.6 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Liederik | 643 M | ||
| Turn left onto Vok Koomenweg | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 56 | 0 M | ||
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From
56
to
57
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691 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head north on Simon Koopmanstraat | 673 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kagerbos | 18 M | ||
| You are now at section 57 | 0 M | ||
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From
57
to
74
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555 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head north on Nes | 555 M | ||
| You are now at section 74 | 0 M | ||
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From
74
to
22
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5142 M | 5.1 KM | |
| Head northwest on Nes | 897 M | ||
| Continue straight | 2.4 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Vooroever | 612 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Vooroever | 20 M | ||
| Turn right onto Oosterdijk | 169 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Oudevaartsgat | 114 M | ||
| Turn left onto Pekelharinghaven | 96 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Pekelharinghaven | 327 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hoogesteeg | 174 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Kaasmarkt | 355 M | ||
| Turn left onto Dam | 28 M | ||
| You are now at section 22 | 0 M | ||
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From
22
to
90
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310 M | 0.3 KM | |
| Head west on Oude Haven | 310 M | ||
| You are now at section 90 | 0 M |