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Walking route · Velsen · Updated on 5 November 2026

Koepelbergroute walk

Koepelbergroute is a walk of 1.6 km from Velsen that starts and ends at the same spot. Along the way you'll find 1 bench.

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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.

  • 1.6 km
  • ± 25 min
  • ↑ 18 m · ↓ 16 m
  • Easy
  • Circular walk
  • Local route
  • Colour of the signs
  1. Start in Velsen

    0 km
  2. 1.6 km · bench

    Back at the start

    1.6 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

Up
↑ 18 m
Down
↓ 16 m
Highest point
31 m
Lowest point
8 m
  • 5-10% slope · 206 m

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

1.6 km in total
  • Path: 1.3 km
  • Cycleway: 311 m

Surfaces

1.6 km in total
  • Paved: 311 m
  • Unknown: 1.3 km

About the walking route Koepelbergroute

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

Where do you walk?

Koepelbergroute is a circular walk of 1.6 km from Velsen: it starts and ends in the same place.

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 18 m in total and descend 16 m. Allow ± 25 min, without breaks. The level is easy.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is path (1.3 km) and cycleway (311 m). Of the surface, 311 m paved. For 1.3 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 1 bench. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Frans Hals MuseumFrans Hals MuseumMuseum · 6.1 km from the route
  2. 2Teylers MuseumTeylers MuseumMuseum · 5.8 km from the route
  3. 3Corrie ten Boom MuseumCorrie ten Boom MuseumMuseum · 5.5 km from the route
  4. 4Ruïne van BrederodeRuïne van BrederodeAttraction · 672 m from the route
  5. 5Stadhuis HaarlemStadhuis HaarlemAttraction · 5.6 km from the route
  6. 6De WaagDe WaagAttraction · 5.8 km from the route
  7. 7Amsterdamse PoortAmsterdamse PoortAttraction · 5.9 km from the route
  8. 8Thijsse's HofThijsse's HofAttraction · 3 km from the route
  9. 9Hofje van OorschotHofje van OorschotAttraction · 5.4 km from the route
  10. 10Grote of St. BavokerkGrote of St. BavokerkAttraction · 5.7 km from the route
  11. 11JanskerkJanskerkAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
  12. 12De AdriaanDe AdriaanAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
  13. 13Fort bij IJmuidenFort bij IJmuidenFort · 4.4 km from the route
  14. 14Hofje van StaatsHofje van StaatsAttraction · 5.2 km from the route
  15. 15Hofje van NobletHofje van NobletAttraction · 5.3 km from the route
  16. 16Waalse KerkWaalse KerkAttraction · 5.6 km from the route
  17. 17HoofdwachtHoofdwachtAttraction · 5.6 km from the route
  18. 18BakenesserkerkBakenesserkerkAttraction · 5.7 km from the route
  19. 19ProveniershofProveniershofAttraction · 6 km from the route
  20. 20Nieuwe KerkNieuwe KerkAttraction · 6 km from the route
  21. 21Paviljoen WelgelegenPaviljoen WelgelegenAttraction · 6.7 km from the route
  22. 22Slot AssumburgSlot AssumburgCastle · 8.7 km from the route
  23. 23Huis ter KleefHuis ter KleefCastle · 4 km from the route
  24. 24Hofje van LooHofje van LooAttraction · 5.7 km from the route
  25. 25Hofje van Guurtje de WaalHofje van Guurtje de WaalAttraction · 5.9 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Koepelbergroute?

Koepelbergroute is 1.6 km long. Allow ± 25 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 Velsen.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 18 m of climbing.

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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