Quick ride by bicycle from Enkhuizen to Hoorn

Ready for a classic ride through North Holland? Start your journey in Enkhuizen, a charming historic port town famous for its maritime museum, scenic harbors, and those quintessential Dutch gabled houses. From here, hop on your bike and follow mostly dedicated cycleways—making your ride extra relaxed and car-free. You’ll cruise through classic Dutch polder landscapes, with vast skies and waterways all around.

The route is super flat, with barely any ascent—perfect for a breezy, laid-back pedal. Most of the way is on paved surfaces, primarily smooth asphalt and some stretches of paving stones. After about 19.4 km, you’ll roll into Hoorn, another lovely historic town with a rich seafaring past. Don’t miss the old harbor area and the iconic Hoofdtoren at the waterfront.

All in all, this is a peaceful, scenic route for anyone looking to experience North Holland’s countryside and two beautiful old towns in one ride!