Egmond aan Zee – J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse loop from Castricum

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Netherlands

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Castricum

Egmond aan Zee – J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse loop from Castricum

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Egmond aan Zee – J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse loop from Castricum

02:22

33.6km

70m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 33.4 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.20 km

Highland cattle and horses in the Noordhollands Duinreservaat

Highlight • Natural

The North Holland Dune Reserve (Dutch Noordhollands Duinreservaat) is an extensive nature reserve in the dune belt on the North Sea in the Dutch province of North Holland. It extends from the Schoorlser dunes in the north to Wijk aan Zee in the south. With around 5200 hectares, it is one of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands.

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5.23 km

Infiltration Area in the Dunes of Castricum

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful water-rich landscape that also functions as a drinking water supply.

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6.70 km

Dune Edge and Forests in Noordhollands Duinreservaat

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Good to do with MTB and Gravelbike. Cyclist too, but 28mm or more.

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15.6 km

Egmond aan Zee

Highlight • Beach

Great little beach town surrounded by large dune preserves and flower fields. Close to Amsterdam but cute and quiet in the off-season. Good base for bike rides along the coast.

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15.9 km

J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The lighthouse J.C.J. van Speijk is one of the oldest working lighthouses in the Netherlands. It dates from 1833 and is named after Lieutenant Commander Jan van Speijk.

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19.1 km

Dune landscape in the Noordhollands Duinreservaat

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic view of the dunes while cycling.

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25.5 km

Cattle in the Dunes

Highlight • Natural

Three cows are rapping through the dune path, oho! On the bike path, quite leisurely, yippee!
The first one moos: "Be quiet, we want to rest here, otherwise the beetle rain will soon retreat back to us."

The second calf proudly swings its head, as if it were a buggy, but with a grim gait. It sniffs sand, it puffs a little ahead, and says: "The path is wide, I'll score a goal there!"

The third little cow turns up its nose, "The wind here is fresh, the view won't leave us speechless. We are now the kings of the wide dunes, with hooves of grass and a carrot light."

They settle down comfortably under a pine tree, the wheels crunch softly, the day is just beginning. A jogger mutters: "Hey, are you sure about this? Three cows on the bike path—that's a win!"

They crack roots like little drums, the carrots swing, the spokes mold. And when the path takes a turn, their humor, which never fades, remains.

So they roll on, relaxed, happy and cheerful, three riders of the dunes, but without antlers and leather. On the bike path, the waves laugh, because cows on wheels, that would cause a groan in the daylight.

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25.7 km

Bakkum Dunes, North Holland Dune Reserve

Highlight • Natural

You can't get to the beach directly from here. But there's a great bike path through the dunes. Peace and quiet guaranteed.

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33.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

5.94 km

941 m

426 m

387 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

10.3 km

782 m

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 17 October

12°C

9°C

66 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

September 28, 2025,28.09.2025 - Castricum > Egmond aan Zee

A quick little evening walk, but back just in time for sunset 👍🏻😃🙋🏻‍♂️

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July 10, 2023,😊👍 Von Wijk nach Egmond

Great tour, the path leads through the dune landscape and partly through the forest.

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June 2, 2024,Fietstocht Heemskerk - Egmond 🇳🇱

Egmond is a coastal town in the province of North Holland, consisting of three villages: Egmond aan Zee, Egmond-Binnen and Egmond aan den Hoef.

Egmond aan Zee is the best known of the three villages, mainly because of the beautiful beach and extensive dunes. The beach is a favorite spot for sun worshipers, swimmers and water sports enthusiasts. The dunes …

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May 26, 2024,🇳🇱 Egmond / Castricum / Bakkum 😍 Stadtradeln-Finale 🎯🏁

The early bird 🐦... collects a few more kilometers at the end of the Stuttgart city cycling weeks - in the (very) early morning 💪 Because it had no other option, AND because to my surprise the rain had stopped during the night, I (ME!, the self-confessed late-starter!) got in the saddle at 7.30 a.m. with the aim of doing …

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June 9, 2024,Noordhollands Duinreservaat – Duinen bij Bakkum Rondje vanuit Egmond aan Zee

I was always in doubt: head towards the sea and dunes, or towards the heath again. On the way to Bussum I decided to follow my heart and not the weather forecast, and I am very happy with that choice. Ok, a little more wind, but so nice to be in the dunes again. Still high water in some places …

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