The Amsterdam region is an ideal destination for cycling and walking enthusiasts. The city itself boasts the Canal District, the Nine Streets and the trendy Amsterdam Noord. But from the city, you can easily cycle or walk straight into the countryside, past water-rich landscapes, green polders and picturesque villages. The region boasts an extensive and well-maintained network of routes, offering endless variety. Along the way, you can enjoy peace, space and surprising views, whilst amenities and public transport are always close by. Whether you opt for a short stroll or a long hike, the Amsterdam region offers the best of the great outdoors.
Amsterdam en omstreken
Gemeente Amsterdam
Routes in and around Amsterdam
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Route naar Noordvoort
With this route you walk from the NS station into the peace of nature. Spot seals at the Noordvoort nature reserve from the sea strip and come face to face with foxes and deer in the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen. A unique walk.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 11.2 km
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(Kids) Rondje Elsenhove - speeltuin Elsenhove
At 1.78 km, the Elsenhove loop is manageable for the very little ones. If you want more, take an extra lap through the small park next to the parking lot (1.5 km).
- Start location
- Amstelveen
- Distance
- 1.8 km
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De Stinkende Emmer fietsroute
Zandvoort is originally a fishing village. Where the men got the fish from the sea, the women (mostly) walked to Haarlem with a heavy basket full of fish. Here they traded them in the fish halls. With the Stinkende Emmer route you follow in the footsteps of these fishmongers.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 23.3 km
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MTB Parcours Zandvoort
The Zandvoort mountain bike trail is located around Circuit Zandvoort. Starting at the entrance at the old Slotemakers skid area, you'll ride approximately 10 kilometers along this challenging trail. Steep descents and climbs, as well as the longest Laarwall in the Netherlands, await you. This trail is closed during events at the circuit.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 9.8 km
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Wandelroute door de lhbtiq+-geschiedenis
Discover places that play an important role in the LGBTQ+ history of Amsterdam. This route takes you past monuments, entertainment areas, and places of remembrance in the city center.
- Start location
- Amsterdam
- Distance
- 3.7 km
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De Stinkende Emmer fietsroute
Zandvoort is originally a fishing village. Where the men got the fish from the sea, the women (mostly) walked to Haarlem with a heavy basket full of fish. Here they traded them in the fish halls. With the Stinkende Emmer route you follow in the footsteps of these fishmongers.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 23.3 km
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Wintergasten wandeling
The winter guest walk goes along canals and ditches, with various opportunities to walk closer to a bank. With a visit to the beautiful Zwanenplas, where many winter birds come to spend the winter. So bring binoculars!
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 11.7 km
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Waterliniepad etappe 8: historische charme langs het Gein naar Weesp
Start in Abcoude and walk 13 km past monumental farmhouses along the Gein, and discover the fortified town of Weesp with its impressive Tower Fort on the Ossenmarkt.
- Start location
- Abcoude
- Distance
- 13.0 km
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Sloppieswandeling
During the Sloppies walk we take you into the history of Zandvoort. The walk goes past various locations that take you back to the time when Zandvoort was still a fishing village.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 1.7 km
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(Kids) Rondje Gaasperplas met klimfeest
You can start this loop in two ways: via the south side (4.79 km) or the north side (5.35 km) of the Gaasperplas. The route is suitable for older children.
- Start location
- Amsterdam
- Distance
- 5.0 km
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Bunkerwandeling
In the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes there are many bunkers, about 400. This route runs along several bunkers. They were built by Germany during the Second World War and are part of the Atlantic Wall.
- Start location
- Zandvoort
- Distance
- 5.3 km
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Historische route: Stad in de Polder
Explore the history of the Amstelveen polders during this bike tour through Groenelaan, Waardhuizen, and the village of Nes aan de Amstel. This part of Amstelveen originated in what was formerly known as the Bovenkerkerpolder. Many traces can still be found in the landscape and buildings that tell the history of Amstelveen.
- Start location
- Amstelveen
- Distance
- 13.0 km