{"id":3650,"date":"2025-01-28T13:17:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T12:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denhelder.online\/?page_id=3650"},"modified":"2026-01-15T09:24:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:24:15","slug":"the-dunes-near-den-helder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/denhelder.online\/en\/fietsen\/de-duinen-bij-den-helder\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycle along the water"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3650\" class=\"elementor elementor-3650\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce67c4d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ce67c4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c6148b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4c6148b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15d32fbe elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15d32fbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cycling along the water<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b3d30a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b3d30a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Do you love cycling along the water? Then this route is perfect for you.<\/strong><br \/>The Kop van Noord-Holland is surrounded by the sea on three sides. You&#039;ll cycle here with a fresh sea breeze on your face and views of the endless horizon. The route combines the salty sea air with historical highlights around Den Helder.<\/p><p><strong>Starting point: the port of Den Helder<\/strong><br \/>The route begins in the harbor of Den Helder, a vibrant area steeped in maritime history. Here, you can visit the Naval Museum before setting off. Learn about the past and present activities of the Dutch navy while admiring some impressive museum ships. From the harbor, you cycle towards the dunes, where nature invites you to relax and enjoy.<\/p><p><strong>Lange Jaap Lighthouse: an iconic beacon<\/strong><br \/>In the dunes, you&#039;ll pass the Lange Jaap lighthouse, a historic monument standing almost 64 meters tall. Built in 1877, this lighthouse once guided ships with fires of wood and coal. It&#039;s an impressive example of maritime engineering and a beautiful sight in the dune landscape.<\/p><p><strong>Endless cycling along the coast<\/strong><br \/>After your visit to Lange Jaap, cycle through the dunes and along the coast. Enjoy the beautiful sea views and the soothing sound of the waves. 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