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Walking route · Velsen · Gardens Route · Updated on 5 November 2026

Tuinenroute walk

Tuinenroute is a walk of 4.7 km from Velsen that starts and ends at the same spot. Along the way you'll find 16 benches and picnic tables.

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Tuinenroute
Beeckestijn · after 1.9 km
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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.

  • 4.7 km
  • ± 1:05 h
  • ↑ 0 m · ↓ 0 m
  • Easy
  • Circular walk
  • Local route
  • Colour of the signs
  1. Start in Velsen

    0 km
  2. 1.9 km · 10 benches

    Beeckestijn

    1.9 km

    Museum

  3. 2.9 km · 6 benches

    Back at the start

    4.7 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.

1 sight along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 0 m
Down
↓ 0 m
Highest point
6 m
Lowest point
2 m
  • 1 flight of stairs

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

4.7 km in total
  • Road: 2 km
  • Footpath: 1.5 km
  • Cycleway: 725 m
  • Street: 436 m
  • Stairs: 1 flight of stairs

Surfaces

4.7 km in total
  • Paved: 650 m
  • Gravel: 650 m
  • Asphalt: 150 m
  • Unknown: 3.2 km

About the walking route Tuinenroute

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

Where do you walk?

Tuinenroute is a circular walk of 4.7 km from Velsen: it starts and ends in the same place. Along the way you pass Beeckestijn (after 1.9 km).

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 0 m in total and descend 0 m. There is 1 flight of steps along the way. Allow ± 1:05 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is road (2 km), footpath (1.5 km) and cycleway (725 m). Of the surface, 650 m paved and 650 m gravel. For 3.2 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 16 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. 1Frans Hals MuseumFrans Hals MuseumMuseum · 7.2 km from the route
  2. 2Teylers MuseumTeylers MuseumMuseum · 6.7 km from the route
  3. 3Corrie ten Boom MuseumCorrie ten Boom MuseumMuseum · 6.5 km from the route
  4. 4Ruïne van BrederodeRuïne van BrederodeAttraction · 2.1 km from the route
  5. 5Stadhuis HaarlemStadhuis HaarlemAttraction · 6.6 km from the route
  6. 6Amsterdamse PoortAmsterdamse PoortAttraction · 6.7 km from the route
  7. 7De WaagDe WaagAttraction · 6.7 km from the route
  8. 8Thijsse's HofThijsse's HofAttraction · 4.5 km from the route
  9. 9Hofje van OorschotHofje van OorschotAttraction · 6.4 km from the route
  10. 10Grote of St. BavokerkGrote of St. BavokerkAttraction · 6.7 km from the route
  11. 11De AdriaanDe AdriaanAttraction · 6.3 km from the route
  12. 12JanskerkJanskerkAttraction · 6.4 km from the route
  13. 13Fort bij IJmuidenFort bij IJmuidenFort · 4.7 km from the route
  14. 14Hofje van StaatsHofje van StaatsAttraction · 6.1 km from the route
  15. 15Slot AssumburgSlot AssumburgCastle · 6.2 km from the route
  16. 16Hofje van NobletHofje van NobletAttraction · 6.2 km from the route
  17. 17Waalse KerkWaalse KerkAttraction · 6.5 km from the route
  18. 18HoofdwachtHoofdwachtAttraction · 6.6 km from the route
  19. 19BakenesserkerkBakenesserkerkAttraction · 6.6 km from the route
  20. 20ProveniershofProveniershofAttraction · 7.1 km from the route
  21. 21Nieuwe KerkNieuwe KerkAttraction · 7.1 km from the route
  22. 22Paviljoen WelgelegenPaviljoen WelgelegenAttraction · 7.7 km from the route
  23. 23Huis ter KleefHuis ter KleefCastle · 5 km from the route
  24. 24Hofje van LooHofje van LooAttraction · 6.8 km from the route
  25. 25Hofje van Guurtje de WaalHofje van Guurtje de WaalAttraction · 7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Tuinenroute?

Tuinenroute is 4.7 km long. Allow ± 1:05 h 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 Velsen.

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.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Beeckestijn.

Starting point

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Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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