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Zaanse Schans Windmills – The Twiske Nature Reserve loop from Noord

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Zaanse Schans Windmills – The Twiske Nature Reserve loop from Noord

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Zaanse Schans Windmills – The Twiske Nature Reserve loop from Noord

03:08

54.4km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 24.2 km for 42 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.23 km

The Twiske Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic water-rich nature reserve north of Amsterdam.

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5.29 km

View of the Twiskemolen windmill

Highlight • Monument

An iconic polder mill in the nature reserve Het Twiske, surrounded by water, meadows and reed fields. The Twiskemolen is still in operation and contributes to the management of the …

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7.22 km

Twiske Recreation Area

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful, absolutely perfectly maintained local recreation area! A place that radiates absolute peace and relaxation. A restoration directly on the water offers cooling possibilities. Clean toilets are also available in this area.

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12.0 km

Oostzanerveld Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Part of the Natura-2000 area in Oostzaan, just like the Twiske. Sandwiched between the A7, A8 and the village of Oostzaan, it is an area that can almost only be …

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14.6 km

Kalverpolder

Highlight • Natural

Extensively used polder with many birds. The American windmill 'Hercules' on the east side is still able to drain the polder, although an electric pumping station has been built next …

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16.7 km

Zaanse Schans Windmills

Highlight • Monument

There are many mills to visit, most of which are still in use. The neighboring village has been redeveloped as a museum and shows the houses and businesses from earlier …

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16.8 km

Zaanse Schans Windmills

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

There are many mills to visit, most of which are still in use. The neighboring village has been redeveloped as a museum and shows the houses and businesses from earlier …

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48.6 km

The Twiske Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Such a beautiful area just above Amsterdam. Beautiful to cycle through. Don't forget to visit Paviljoen Twiske

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54.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

18.4 km

2.66 km

329 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

10.8 km

2.98 km

563 m

233 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

22°C

14°C

29 %

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Zaanse Schans Windmills – The Twiske Nature Reserve loop from Noord

The Twiske Nature Reserve

View of the Twiskemolen windmill

Twiske Recreation Area

Oostzanerveld Nature Reserve

Kalverpolder

Zaanse Schans Windmills

Zaanse Schans Windmills

The Twiske Nature Reserve

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