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Walking
Discover the Zaan region on foot!
Bog and industry, village and town, new and old architecture. The Zaan region has a lot to explore and enough water and greenery to do so actively.
From a diversion past industrial heritage to a brisk hike, you will see more of the region on foot.
Uitgelicht: Wandelen over water
Ontdek de Zaanse natuur op een unieke manier tijdens Wandelen over Water en de Zaanse Natuurdag. Wandel door het normaal niet toegankelijke Guisveld, geniet van bijzondere flora en fauna en beleef een weekend vol natuur, cultuur en activiteiten voor jong en oud. Een gratis evenement waar je de Zaanstreek op een verrassende manier ervaart.
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10 hiking routes in the Zaan region - the most beautiful routes according to regional experts
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Old Krommenie
Marvel at the showy wooden facades that have stood the test of time. Route of 5 km.
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Wormerveer
Iconic factories and unusual residential courtyards in this village with open waterfront. Route of 6.5 km.
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Wormer
The most varied walk with both wide views and heritage. Route of 7.5 km.
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Zaans heritage
From tourist attraction the Zaanse Schans to picturesque Haaldersbroek. Route of 6 km.
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Industrial heritage
Walking route of 5 km that takes you along the water of the Zaan as much as possible.
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Zaanish landscape painters
Enjoy the world of meadows and water that inspired many painters. Route of 10 km.
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Gortershoek and Domineetuin
Walk of 3.5 km through protected village landscape Gortershoek and the authentic neighbourhood De Domineestuin.
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The Twiske
The 3.5 km Roemerroute through the 650 ha recreatiegebied Het Twiske.
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The Zaandam port area
Explore the mysterious Hembrug site and wander along the banks of the Zaan. Route of 7 km.
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Czar Peter & Monet
Walk where architecture, urbanism and art meet. Route of 5 km.
Walk Old Zaandijk
Plenty to see and experience with opportunities for stops with some goodies, fun shops and sights. An excellent way to make Zaandijk come alive during a nice walk!
You can purchase the booklet in the Zaanstore óó via the button below. Have fun walking!
To the Zaanstore webshop
City walk Zaandam
Do you know where those whales on lanterns come from? Or where you can find Verkade biscuits in a facade? Put on your walking shoes and experience your region differently!
There is a city walk for sale in the Zaanstore that really brings Zaandam to life.
To the Zaanstore webshop
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Wandering around the Hembrug site
Wander around the mysterious Hembrug site and discover the history of the former weapons and munitions factory.
Artist Jan Rothuizen drew a map of the Hembrug site and Hembrug Museum, commissioned by the Zaans Museum.
The map also includes an audio tour with stories from former employees. You can order it online from the Zaans Museum or buy it at some Zaans locations.
The map in the Zaanstore
Walking routes in the Zaan region - Come and discover the region on foot
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Gortershoek and Domineetuin
Gortershoek and Domineetuin
Active and sportsThe Gortershoek in Zaandijk, 'The pearl of the Zaan region,' offers fine merchant houses, a museum...
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The Twiske
The Twiske
Active and sportsRecreatiegebied Het Twiske covers 650 ha, with water and forest. The Roemerroute runs through the Oostzan...
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Old Krommenie
Old Krommenie
Active and sportsKrommenie and Assendelft, once separated by water, now by road and rail. Assendelft: cattle. Kromm...
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Industrial Heritage
Industrial Heritage
City walkThe route follows the Zaan water, past former factories that are now residential complexes. You will see villa...
(5.3 km) -
Czar Peter & Monet
Czar Peter & Monet
Active and sportsArchitecture, urbanism and art meet in this walk. Discover the renewed city sh...
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Zaans Erfgoed
Zaans Erfgoed
Active and sportsThe Zaanse Schans, opened in 1972, is a top tourist attraction with historic wooden houses...
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The Zaanse Port area
The Zaanse Port area
Active and sportsZaandam played a major role in shipbuilding, with shipyards along the Zaan. The Hembrugterr...
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Walking route Wormer
Walking route Wormer
Active and sportsThe most varied walk of all 10 with both sweeping views and heritage. With out...
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Stadsherstelroute
Stadsherstelroute
RecreationalThis route through the Zaan region past 42 Stadsherstel monuments is about 8.5 km long and takes 35...
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Zaanse Landscape Painters
Zaanse Landscape Painters
Active and sportsExperience the Zaans bog with meadow birds such as black-tailed godwit and lapwing. Zaanish painters Freek Engel...
(10 km)
From bank to bank
Benches are ideal for meeting each other, but also for simply resting or listening to a nice story or enjoying the surroundings. You will learn more about this via QR codes on the benches you encounter along the way.
With this cycle route and 2 walking routes, you will see the Zaan region with different eyes!
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