Marken Levee and Waterway View – The Marken dike loop from Waterland

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Netherlands

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Waterland

Marken Levee and Waterway View – The Marken dike loop from Waterland

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Marken Levee and Waterway View – The Marken dike loop from Waterland

03:23

13.5km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Markermeer & IJmeer

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.45 km

Marken: From Island to Peninsula

Highlight • Historical Site

3.18 km

Marken Levee and Waterway View

Highlight • Structure

3.96 km

Paard van Marken Lighthouse

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The Marken Lighthouse, also known as the Horse of Marken, is one of the most iconic lighthouses in the Netherlands. Since 1839 it has stood in this form at the …

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6.08 km

Bench with a view of the Markermeer and the Paard van Marken lighthouse

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During my trip, the weather was rather stormy, gray, and wet, yet it was a fitting coastal experience to walk around the islet in gusts and spray.

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8.70 km

Traditional Wooden Sailboat Near Marken

Highlight • Structure

9.96 km

The Marken dike

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A round can be made over the entire peninsula via the dike of Marken.
The distance of this circular walk is just over 8.5 km.
It offers beautiful views of …

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

4.82 km

367 m

Surfaces

8.71 km

4.82 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 18 October

14°C

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Comments

July 28, 2025,Marken – Haven van Marken rondtocht vanuit Marken

A lovely walk around Marken, the small village/island next to Monickendam. A lovely village with charming houses and a charming harbor. Fewer than 1800 inhabitants. We couldn't walk the entire dike because of dike construction. We had a few drops of rain, but otherwise the weather was good.

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April 5, 2025,Rund um Marken

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April 2, 2023,Marken

Morning! Today the former island (and now peninsula) of Marken was on the schedule. FINALLY

I parked at the beginning of the dike, but you can also park well when you enter the village, so I had to achieve a few km's.

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