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Hoorn Harbor – Hoofdtoren loop from Berkhout

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Bike touring routes & trails

Netherlands

North Holland

Wester-Koggenland

Hoorn Harbor – Hoofdtoren loop from Berkhout

Easy

4.4

(10)

riders

Hoorn Harbor – Hoofdtoren loop from Berkhout

01:04

18.2km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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After 8.62 km for 80 m

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6.63 km

View of Hoorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very nice bike path to Hoorn with great views

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8.72 km

The Weigh House, Hoorn

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to see the history of the city.

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9.12 km

Hoorn Harbor

Highlight • Historical Site

Small, but therefore a harbor with flair. Is very good for a short rest.

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9.13 km

Hoofdtoren

Highlight • Historical Site

This structure is one of the last surviving defenses in Hoorn. The tower was built in 1464. Today the tower houses a restaurant.

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9.28 km

Het Houten Hoofd / The Wooden Head, a wooden pier

The Wooden Head is a wooden jetty behind the Main Tower. This jetty was built around 1464 as a jetty for the larger sea-going vessels. The long part towards the hole of the harbor could also be used to pull the sea ships out of the harbor. The jetty is now at the foot of the Main Tower, which was named after the Wooden Head when it was built in 1532. There has also been a gate between the tower and the jetty for some time. This gate was used to keep people out of town.

During the Second World War, the Wooden Head was severely damaged. During the Hunger Winter, people ran out of fuel, so they robbed the wooden boards. The Wooden Head was not restored until the 1950s, so that the jetty could not be used for more than 10 years. Nowadays, only old ships are allowed to moor at the Houten Hoof. These are almost all ships of the brown fleet. Modern ships are only allowed to dock in ports.

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