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Walking route · Heemstede · Forest Stream Route · Updated on 5 November 2026

Bosbeekroute walk

Bosbeekroute is a walk of 2.5 km from Heemstede that starts and ends at the same spot. Along the way you'll find 37 benches and picnic tables.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 2.5 km
  • ± 35 min
  • ↑ 0 m · ↓ 0 m
  • Easy
  • Circular walk
  • Local route
  • Colour of the signs
  1. Start in Heemstede

    0 km
  2. 2.5 km · 37 benches

    Back at the start

    2.5 km
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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

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Down
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Highest point
3 m
Lowest point
0 m
  • 2 stairs

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

2.5 km in total
  • Footpath: 1.8 km
  • Street: 550 m
  • Stairs: 2 stairs
  • Cycleway: 50 m
  • Road: 25 m

Surfaces

2.5 km in total
  • Paved: 375 m
  • Asphalt: 150 m
  • Unknown: 2 km

About the walking route Bosbeekroute

Updated on 5 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap and the AHN.

Where do you walk?

Bosbeekroute is a circular walk of 2.5 km from Heemstede: it starts and ends in the same place.

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 0 m in total and descend 0 m. There are 2 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 35 min, without breaks. The level is easy.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is footpath (1.8 km), street (550 m) and cycleway (50 m). Of the surface, 375 m paved and 150 m asphalt. For 2 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 37 benches and picnic tables. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Website of the route

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1KeukenhofKeukenhofAttraction · 8.4 km from the route
  2. 2Frans Hals MuseumFrans Hals MuseumMuseum · 4.4 km from the route
  3. 3Teylers MuseumTeylers MuseumMuseum · 5 km from the route
  4. 4Kasteel KeukenhofKasteel KeukenhofCastle · 8.9 km from the route
  5. 5Corrie ten Boom MuseumCorrie ten Boom MuseumMuseum · 5.1 km from the route
  6. 6De WaagDe WaagAttraction · 4.9 km from the route
  7. 7Stadhuis HaarlemStadhuis HaarlemAttraction · 5 km from the route
  8. 8Amsterdamse PoortAmsterdamse PoortAttraction · 5.1 km from the route
  9. 9Ruïne van BrederodeRuïne van BrederodeAttraction · 9.7 km from the route
  10. 10Thijsse's HofThijsse's HofAttraction · 7.4 km from the route
  11. 11Hofje van OorschotHofje van OorschotAttraction · 5.2 km from the route
  12. 12Grote of St. BavokerkGrote of St. BavokerkAttraction · 5 km from the route
  13. 13JanskerkJanskerkAttraction · 5.2 km from the route
  14. 14De AdriaanDe AdriaanAttraction · 5.4 km from the route
  15. 15Gemaal de CruquiusGemaal de CruquiusMuseum · 1.1 km from the route
  16. 16Paviljoen WelgelegenPaviljoen WelgelegenAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  17. 17Nieuwe KerkNieuwe KerkAttraction · 4.4 km from the route
  18. 18ProveniershofProveniershofAttraction · 4.5 km from the route
  19. 19HoofdwachtHoofdwachtAttraction · 5 km from the route
  20. 20BakenesserkerkBakenesserkerkAttraction · 5.1 km from the route
  21. 21Waalse KerkWaalse KerkAttraction · 5.2 km from the route
  22. 22Hofje van NobletHofje van NobletAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
  23. 23Hofje van StaatsHofje van StaatsAttraction · 5.6 km from the route
  24. 24Huis ter KleefHuis ter KleefCastle · 6.5 km from the route
  25. 25Hofje van Guurtje de WaalHofje van Guurtje de WaalAttraction · 4.5 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Bosbeekroute?

Bosbeekroute is 2.5 km long. Allow ± 35 min of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

Yes, the route starts and ends at the same spot.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Heemstede.

How hard is this route?

Easy.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Starting point

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Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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