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Walking route · Amsterdam · Updated on 5 November 2026

Grubbezeeroute walk

Grubbezeeroute is a walk of 11.9 km from Amsterdam that starts and ends at the same spot. Along the way you'll find 213 benches and picnic tables, 11 water fountains and refill points and 9 public toilets.

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Bijlmermonument · after 9.3 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.

  • 11.9 km
  • ± 2:40 h
  • ↑ 6 m · ↓ 6 m
  • Moderate
  • Circular walk
  • Local route
  • Colour of the signs
  1. Start in Amsterdam

    0 km

    At the start: 3 public toilets.

  2. 270 m · 16 benches

    Water point

    270 m
  3. 372 m · 2 benches

    Water point

    642 m
  4. 1.7 km · 26 benches

    Water point

    2.3 km
  5. 1.2 km · 11 benches

    Water point

    3.5 km
  6. 969 m · 6 benches

    Water point

    4.5 km
  7. 497 m · 11 benches

    Water point

    5 km
  8. 853 m · 30 benches

    2 public toilets

    5.8 km
  9. 281 m · 4 benches

    2 public toilets

    6.1 km
  10. 2.3 km · 26 benches

    Water point

    8.4 km
  11. 856 m · 17 benches

    De Boom die alles zag and 1 more

    9.3 km

    Bijlmermonument and water point

  12. 607 m · 24 benches

    Water point

    9.9 km
  13. 406 m · 9 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    10.3 km
  14. 740 m · 4 benches

    Memorial

  15. 865 m · 27 benches

    Back at the start

    11.9 km

    At the finish: public toilet and water point.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 5.8 kmBetween 50 m and 5.8 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

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

3 sights 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
↑ 6 m
Down
↓ 6 m
Highest point
1 m
Lowest point
-4 m
  • 2 stairs

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

11.9 km in total
  • Footpath: 8.8 km
  • Cycleway: 2 km
  • Road: 675 m
  • Street: 200 m
  • Stairs: 2 stairs

Surfaces

11.9 km in total
  • Asphalt: 7 km
  • Paved: 2.8 km
  • Gravel: 925 m
  • Unpaved: 225 m
  • Unknown: 900 m

About the walking route Grubbezeeroute

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

Where do you walk?

Grubbezeeroute is a circular walk of 11.9 km from Amsterdam: it starts and ends in the same place. Along the way you pass De Boom die alles zag (after 9.3 km), Bijlmermonument (after 9.3 km) and Anton de Kom (after 11 km).

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 6 m in total and descend 6 m. There are 2 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 2:40 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is footpath (8.8 km), cycleway (2 km) and road (675 m). Of the surface, 7 km asphalt and 2.8 km paved. For 900 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 213 benches and picnic tables, 11 water fountains and refill points and 9 public toilets. The longest stretch without a toilet is 5.8 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Anne Frank HouseAnne Frank HouseMuseum · 8.1 km from the route
  2. 2Dam SquareDam SquareAttraction · 7.7 km from the route
  3. 3Van Gogh MuseumVan Gogh MuseumMuseum · 6.7 km from the route
  4. 4RijksmuseumRijksmuseumMuseum · 6.7 km from the route
  5. 5NEMO Science MuseumNEMO Science MuseumMuseum · 7.1 km from the route
  6. 6Heineken ExperienceHeineken ExperienceMuseum · 6.2 km from the route
  7. 7Red Light DistrictRed Light DistrictAttraction · 7.5 km from the route
  8. 8Moco MuseumMoco MuseumMuseum · 6.7 km from the route
  9. 9Flower MarketFlower MarketAttraction · 7.1 km from the route
  10. 10Rembrandt HouseRembrandt HouseMuseum · 7 km from the route
  11. 11Old ChurchOld ChurchMuseum · 7.6 km from the route
  12. 12Royal PalaceRoyal PalaceAttraction · 7.7 km from the route
  13. 13The National Maritime MuseumThe National Maritime MuseumMuseum · 6.9 km from the route
  14. 14Amsterdam MuseumAmsterdam MuseumMuseum · 7.5 km from the route
  15. 15SexmuseumSexmuseumMuseum · 7.9 km from the route
  16. 16LeidsepleinLeidsepleinAttraction · 7.2 km from the route
  17. 17Magere BrugMagere BrugAttraction · 6.4 km from the route
  18. 18Dutch Resistance MuseumDutch Resistance MuseumMuseum · 6.5 km from the route
  19. 19Hortus BotanicusHortus BotanicusAttraction · 6.6 km from the route
  20. 20Museum Van LoonMuseum Van LoonMuseum · 6.7 km from the route
  21. 21Mint TowerMint TowerAttraction · 7 km from the route
  22. 22ChinatownChinatownAttraction · 7.4 km from the route
  23. 23HomomonumentHomomonumentMemorial · 8 km from the route
  24. 24Eye FilmmuseumEye FilmmuseumMuseum · 8.5 km from the route
  25. 25MuiderslotMuiderslotMuseum · 5.5 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Grubbezeeroute?

Grubbezeeroute is 11.9 km long. Allow ± 2:40 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 Amsterdam.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 6 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 9 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 5.8 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 11 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass De Boom die alles zag, Bijlmermonument and Anton de Kom.

Starting point

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