Edam Lock (Edam Sea Lock) – Etersheim loop from Purmer

Edam Lock (Edam Sea Lock) – Etersheim loop from Purmer

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Edam Lock (Edam Sea Lock) – Etersheim loop from Purmer

01:45

42.5km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.3 km for 63 m

After 21.5 km for 161 m

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1.91 km

Edam Lock (Edam Sea Lock)

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The Edammersluis was built in 1829. The lock is also called Sea Lock Edam. It is a monumental flood defense between the Oortgat and the Markermeer.

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9.93 km

Meisje van Etersheim

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Girl from Etersheim

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9.93 km

Statue of the Girl With Green Boots at De Breek

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Nice place to sit down with coffee, tea, lemonade and (apple) pie. And beautiful view.

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12.4 km

View of the Markermeer and Hoorn from Schardam

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Schardam is a small, picturesque village in North Holland, with a beautiful view over the Markermeer towards Hoorn. From the waterfront you can see the historic city of Hoorn in …

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13.1 km

View of the Markermeer from Scharwoude Lock

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Lock at Scharwoude with a beautiful view over the Markermeer.

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21.1 km

Roode Steen (Hoorn)

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Very nice place in the center of Hoorn. Buildings like “De Waag” and the “Westfries Museum” characterize the historic square ambience. You will find a lot of gastronomy here and …

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21.3 km

Koepel Church

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The domed church (Royal Church of St. Cyriacus and Franciscus) of Hoorn is a three-aisled cruciform basilica with galleries and a dome above the crossing. (Source: Wikipedia)

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29.9 km

Het landje van Ien

Nature Reserve

31.6 km

Etersheim

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Directly behind the monumental Markermeerdijk is an area where time seems to have stood still: the Etersheimerbraak. Years ago, this unique piece of Low Holland was created by a dike …

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