Spaarnwoude/houtrak – Boundary post loop from Halfweg-Zwanenburg

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Spaarnwoude/houtrak – Boundary post loop from Halfweg-Zwanenburg

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Spaarnwoude/houtrak – Boundary post loop from Halfweg-Zwanenburg

02:41

10.6km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.07 km

Spaarnwoude/houtrak

Highlight • Forest

Spaarnwoude / Houtrak is part of the larger recreation area Spaarnwoude. Houtrak is located directly behind Halfweg-Zwanenburg station. It is a young forest, because about 150 years ago this part …

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3.02 km

Manege Spaarnwoude is located in the middle of the Spaarnwoude recreation area. So there is a good chance that you will encounter riders during your walk. Riding lessons are given for beginners and advanced.
Check the website for more information.

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4.14 km

Grote Vijver

Lake

4.62 km

Hawthorn in bloom in Spaarnwoude

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.63 km

Bench With a View of the Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.71 km

Geuzenbos

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Nice area to stroll through. Do put on boots or sturdy shoes that can get dirty. When it has rained it can be quite muddy here.

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8.48 km

Wild Horses in the Geuzenbos

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The Geuzenbos is a nature reserve in the Groote IJpolder between the Spaarnwoude Recreation Area, the De Heining business park and the Spaarndammerdijk to the northeast of Halfweg in the …

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8.62 km

Boundary post

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A stake is a stone pole that used to indicate the city boundary. Around 1650, Rembrandt depicted a banole on a painting. This ban pole was replaced in 2006 in the Geuzenbos.

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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

3.04 km

597 m

561 m

357 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

3.17 km

2.33 km

450 m

281 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

5°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

April 30, 2022,Het bos van Spaarne bij Halfweg — Spontaan de stad uit

Fantastic walking route with a lot of variety in nature and sights. Highly recommended!

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June 2, 2024,Geuzenbos Amsterdam – Banpaal rondtocht vanuit Halfweg-Zwanenburg

In theory a nice route, but in the second part there are many mud paths and paths overgrown with thorny bushes.

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April 25, 2026,Het bos van Spaarne bij Halfweg

I had saved this hike quite a while ago and finally did it today. Because the route was already so old, a part with narrow paths no longer matched. But luckily, I was able to get back on the route with the map.

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