Herengracht – Amsterdam Centraal Station loop from Centraal Station

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Herengracht – Amsterdam Centraal Station loop from Centraal Station

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Herengracht – Amsterdam Centraal Station loop from Centraal Station

02:15

8.83km

30m

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 20, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 814 m for 17 m

After 2.20 km for 10 m

After 2.50 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

The National Maritime Museum and VOC Ship Amsterdam

Highlight • Historical Site

The Amsterdam Maritime Museum is definitely worth a visit. No matter whether for big or small. The sailing ship itself is a real eye-opener and very fascinating.

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1.46 km

View of Entrepotdok and Schippersgracht

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you walk down the canal here you will come to the Wertheim park and the Hortus Botanicus

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2.50 km

Walter Süskind Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A bridge has been on this spot for centuries, but the current name dates from 1972. The bridge is named after Walter Süskind, who, together with Felix Halverstad, Lau Mazirel …

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3.61 km

Herengracht

Highlight • River

Established in 1612, the Herengracht is one of three major canals in central Amsterdam. With its beautiful Golden Bend stretch, stately mansions and interior gardens, it has long been one …

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5.13 km

Decorated bicycles at the corner of Herengracht and Brouwersgracht

Highlight • Structure

If you know the picture with the red bike from Ikea, you should definitely visit this place for an aha moment!

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7.20 km

Oosterdok

Lake

8.25 km

Damrak Canal, Amsterdam

Highlight • River

The Damrak is the original estuary of the Amstel River—a straight stretch of water. The river flowed into the IJ from a lock in the Dam. In the 19th century, …

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8.68 km

If you arrive at the Amsterdam train station by train, you should definitely look around there. The building itself, designed by Pierre Cuypers (the architect of the Rijksmuseum) and opened in 1889, is one of the city's most iconic buildings.

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8.83 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.95 km

3.49 km

711 m

465 m

208 m

Surfaces

7.40 km

1.04 km

251 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

10°C

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

December 23, 2024,Amsterdam Lichtfestival 2024

This route through dark Amsterdam is highly recommended! Beautiful light artworks to see (27 in total)....Can be done until January 19th.

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December 29, 2024,Light-Festival Amsterdam 2024 - zu Fuß erleben

Very impressive and beautiful to experience the light festival along the canals and in the city of Amsterdam.

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January 11, 2025,Amsterdam | Light-Festival Amsterdam 2024/2025

Today a day of walking in Amsterdam.

In the morning did the Nelson Mandela route from Bijlmer Arena station komoot.com/nl-nl/tour/2012996190

In the afternoon did the Frankendael route from Amstel station. komoot.com/nl-nl/tour/2013302517

And in the evening the walk of the Light Festival 2024-2025 komoot.com/nl-nl/tour/2013574963

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January 9, 2025,Amsterdam Light Festival 2024/25

This is what prompted my spontaneous visit to Amsterdam.
@Marc had the Amsterdam Lights on his tour and I wanted to go too🤭.
It was really worth it. I didn't need the sleet shower though, after that the rest was an absolute slippery ride.
Officially the circular route is about 6.5 km long, but somehow I didn't have enough 🤷‍♀️.

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December 30, 2024,Amsterdam Light Festival 2024

The 13th time that the Amsterdam Light Festival is held in Amsterdam. This year with the theme 'Rituals'. This year it coincides with the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam. For a year, residents, districts and institutions celebrate and commemorate the unique character of Amsterdam.

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December 23, 2025,Amsterdam Light festival

Always fun, a stroll through illuminated Amsterdam! It's cold though!

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December 26, 2025,Festival of Lights 2025 in Amsterdam

On the evening of December 26th, I went on another tour through Amsterdam, focusing on the light installations. Unfortunately, everything seemed to have lost its appeal. I enjoyed the Festival of Lights more the last time I went three years ago.

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January 2, 2025,Amsterdam Light Festival 2024/25

Today I went for a walk to see the light art in Amsterdam. You can also do it with a canal cruise, of course. But on foot it's better to stop and look at the lights for longer. Great tour without rain. It was definitely worth it. 🥾👌✅💯🇳🇱

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