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The municipality of Medemblik is bursting with beautiful walking routes. One day is certainly not enough. Not even for all the nice stops where you can discover something or eat and drink. So quickly put on your walking shoes!

Walking routes

'Walking is the best medicine', Hypocrates already said. Discover the famous Zuiderzeepad or enjoy a trip through the meadows.

Goudkustroute Medemblik

Time seems to have stood still in Medemblik. During the Golden Age, this port city was of indispensable importance for trade. Today you can still marvel at beautiful warehouses, quaint streets and prominent gates here. Welcome to the West Frisian coast: the Gold Coast.

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City walk Medemblik

The city walk through Medemblik is for sale at the VVV agency at the Pekelharinghaven. In an hour and a half you will pass the most beautiful places in the city and read the stories of the heroes of yesteryear who made the city what it is. Very nice are the forced castle Radboud and the Bonifaciuskerk.

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Wandelnetwerk Noord-Holland

Discover the most beautiful walking routes in the municipality of Medemblik! Take a walking path straight through the farmland or take a city walk through the small streets of Medemblik. The detours of the Noord-Holland Walking Network take you along the most undiscovered gems. Be surprised and follow the colored arrows or the app. The directions are free to download.

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Streekpad Westfriese Omringdijk

On the initiative of the Westfriesland Recreation Board, Wandelnet has realized a regional path across the Westfriese Omringdijk. The walking route is approximately 150 km long and is part of the Westfriesland walking network. The Streekpad also passes through the municipality of Medemblik. Do you take a bit or do you walk all the way?

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Through and along Medemblik

Via Route.nl you can find many different routes that go through and along Medemblik. This way you can walk a different route every day and discover something beautiful again. Most routes use the node network.

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More Westfriese Omringdijk

Medemblik is located along the West Frisian Omringdijk and is an ideal area for walking. View the most beautiful routes here.

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Nature areas

De Vooroever

This recreational area runs from Medemblik to Andijk and, together with the Nesbos, covers 144 hectares. You can sunbathe, swim, do water sports, play, cycle, walk. Beach alternates with nature.

Egboetswater

The green Egboetswater is a vast and wetland area. Many birds come here for food and other animals also feel at home. You can enjoy cycling here.

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Koopmanspolder

This area outside the dykes is actually a testing ground for the water management of the future. Due to a flexible water level, it has changed into an interplay of nature, water, landscape art and recreation.

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Stay

One day is not enough to discover Medemblik on foot. Fortunately, there are various accommodations available for a pleasant overnight stay.

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Food & drinks

Of course you can bring your own food and drink, but before, during or after your walk, settle down somewhere and let yourself be pampered is always a good idea!

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Shopping

Need new hiking socks or a nice souvenir? You can make your move in Medemblik. You will find special boutiques, special gift and interior shops and delicacies.

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