Castles & Gardens – Cycleseeing in and around Amsterdam

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Netherlands

North Holland

Amsterdam

Castles & Gardens – Cycleseeing in and around Amsterdam

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Castles & Gardens – Cycleseeing in and around Amsterdam

03:04

51.6km

70m

Cycling

Within cycling distance of Amsterdam lies a true fairytale land of dreamy castles, beautiful gardens and imposing forts. Some were part of the Stelling van Amsterdam UNESCO World Heritage Site while others were owned by rich merchants from the Golden Age. The route also takes you past various windmills, farms…

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Last updated: September 17, 2024

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After 14.6 km for 74 m

Waypoints

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8.08 km

Fort Diemerdam

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Diemerdam was created at the end of the 19th century as one of a total of 45 forts of the Defense Line of Amsterdam, a defense line to protect …

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13.4 km

West Battery Muiden

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Interesting outer fort. You can only look at them from the outside. There is no access.

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14.7 km

Muiderslot (Muiden Castle)

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The Muiderslot was built in 1285 as a defense. Over the years, the castle has been alternately used, inhabited, occupied, demolished, rebuilt and refurbished. The castle has been a museum since 1878.

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15.2 km

Great Sea Lock, Muiden

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This old lock dates back to 1674. It consists of a double-turn lock and discharge-cum-discharge sluices on both sides.

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19.3 km

Fort Ossenmarkt, Weesp

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Until 1815, Fort Ossenmarkt Weesp belonged to the New Dutch Waterline. In 1892 the defenses were added to the Amsterdam defense line. Nowadays there is an exhibition space in the fort.

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19.7 km

Weesp

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Like Muiden, Weesp is a fortified town that was part of the New Dutch Waterline. Weesp is also bursting with cozy bars with terraces and nice shops, a great place to take a break.

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51.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

14.3 km

5.08 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

15.5 km

8.51 km

599 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

20°C

13°C

48 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

July 19, 2023,Amsterdam - Diemen - Muiden - Weesp round tour

Nice little round through the surrounding small districts and towns.

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June 10, 2021

Within cycling distance of Amsterdam lies a true fairytale land of dreamy castles, beautiful gardens and imposing forts. Some were part of the Stelling van Amsterdam UNESCO World Heritage Site while others were owned by rich merchants from the Golden Age. The route also takes you past various windmills

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