{"id":3620,"date":"2025-01-28T11:46:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denhelder.online\/?page_id=3620"},"modified":"2026-01-15T09:30:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:30:06","slug":"cycling-in-the-north-of-north-holland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/denhelder.online\/en\/fietsen\/fietsen-in-de-kop-van-noord-holland\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in the Kop van Noord Holland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cycle along the coast and history of the Kop van Noord-Holland<\/h3>

Start your cycling route from Camping 't Noorder Sandt and discover the best of the Kop van Noord-Holland region. This route takes you along the coastline towards Den Helder and offers a mix of nature, maritime history, and iconic sights.<\/p>

Groote Kaap Lighthouse: a striking beacon
You'll soon pass the Groote Kaap lighthouse. This nearly 17-meter-high steel tower still guides ships with light signals. During the day, the fiery red tower offers a stunning contrast against the blue sky and the surrounding horizon. A perfect spot to pause and enjoy the view.<\/p>

History in the dunes: Fort Kijkduin and Lange Jaap
Through the dune landscape, you reach Museum Fort Kijkduin, an impressive national monument built in 1811 on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte. Here you can learn more about the maritime history of the region. A little further on, you'll see the Lange Jaap lighthouse, which has been burning since 1878. At almost 64 meters tall, it is the tallest cast-iron lighthouse in Europe and an unmistakable landmark of Den Helder.<\/p>

Peace and space in the Het Koegras polder
The route ends in the tranquil Het Koegras polder, where expansive views and the quintessential Dutch landscape await you. This relaxing return journey offers the perfect ending to a day full of nature and history.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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