Cycling in and around Wijk aan Zee

From Wijk aan Zee you ride north through the dune reserve and south across the North Sea Canal to Kennemerstrand and the Kennemerduinen.

• Dune reserve behind the village: the Noordhollands Duinreservaat starts right behind the houses and has an extensive network of cycle paths.
• Across the canal: the ferry takes you over the North Sea Canal to IJmuiden and National Park Zuid-Kennemerland.
• Hire nearby: the bike rental shops are in neighbouring Beverwijk.
• Routes and nature: below you will find the cycling routes and the nature reserves along the way.
• Prefer to walk? Take a look at the walking routes or relax on the wide beach.

Bicycle hire

With a rental bike from Beverwijk you soon reach the wooded Heerenduinen near IJmuiden via the ferry across the North Sea Canal.

• Rental shops: Koning Tweewielers and Dutch Pedelec Tours in Beverwijk hire out bikes, including electric ones.
• By train: Beverwijk station is close by, handy if you arrive without a bike of your own.