Giethoorn Canals – Giethoorn and Its 100 Bridges loop from Belterwijde

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Netherlands

Overijssel

Steenwijkerland

Giethoorn Canals – Giethoorn and Its 100 Bridges loop from Belterwijde

Hard

4.4

(20)

hikers

Giethoorn Canals – Giethoorn and Its 100 Bridges loop from Belterwijde

05:03

20.1km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.35 km

View of the Mennonite Church in Giethoorn

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Well worth a look. Giethoorn is very popular with tourists, so it can sometimes be busy in this area.

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5.50 km

Giethoorn's Thatched-Roof Houses

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Simply a wonderful town

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5.59 km

Giethoorn Canals

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You just have to see it

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5.84 km

Giethoorn and Its 100 Bridges

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Giethoorn is a unique and picturesque village, known for its many canals and bridges that cross the village. It is a great destination for hikers due to its peaceful and …

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7.78 km

Molengat

Lake

13.9 km

Smits Pavilion Giethoorn

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Eating and drinking 👍

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14.7 km

Giethoorn Canals and Thatched-Roof Houses

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Small picturesque village, just beautiful 🤗🇱🇺

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15.9 km

Giethoorn Quiet Area

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20.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.18 km

7.87 km

1.42 km

1.38 km

227 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

6.10 km

1.56 km

606 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

March 3, 2024,Giethoorn - Overijssel

Today a boat trip through Giethoorn and a walk. Perfect timing because there are hardly any tourists yet.

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October 13, 2024,Overijssels Havezatenpad etappe 15

I don't know... this just isn't my weekend I think. Not a bad walk in itself. Again a lot through Giethoorn, and I think I've seen that now 😟. Then through the weeds and that was nice, but everything on asphalt. The last few kilometers along the road. A strong wind, I like that but along the speeding cars. Oh …

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July 17, 2023,Wanderung in Giethoorn, dem Holländischen Venedig

Hike in Giethoorn, one of the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands, also known as "Little Venice in Holland". There are no roads here, no cars. The picturesque village is crisscrossed with a network of canals and has hundreds of bridges. The hiking trails run along canals, lakes and fields, where you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and the quiet …

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August 13, 2026,La « Venise du Nord » 💦🪷🌿🏡🌿🪷💦(Giethoorn) 🇳🇱

☀️🚶🏻‍♀️🐕 Circuit in Giethoorn nicknamed the "Venice of the North", this village has no roads for cars, you can only get around on foot, by bike or by boat on canals lined with thatched-roof houses.. Magnificent environment with a magical atmosphere.. But beyond the splendid houses and charming canals, what I remember is the lush vegetation, it's clear that there's …

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