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Walking route · Amstelveen · Pilgrim Trail 1 - 2 · Updated on 6 November 2026

Pelgrimspad 1 - 2 walk

Pelgrimspad 1 - 2 is a walk of 12.7 km from Amstelveen. Along the way you'll find 24 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.

  • 12.7 km
  • ± 2:50 h
  • ↑ 10 m · ↓ 9 m
  • Moderate
  • From A to B
  • National route
  • Colour of the signs
  1. Start in Amstelveen

    0 km
  2. 12.7 km · 24 benches

    Finish

    12.7 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.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 10 m
Down
↓ 9 m
Highest point
0 m
Lowest point
-4 m

Nowhere steeper than 5%.

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

12.7 km in total
  • Cycleway: 6.3 km
  • Road: 2.6 km
  • Path: 2.3 km
  • Footpath: 1.1 km
  • Street: 350 m

Surfaces

12.7 km in total
  • Natural: 2.4 km
  • Asphalt: 1.3 km
  • Gravel: 1.2 km
  • Unknown: 7.8 km

About the walking route Pelgrimspad 1 - 2

Updated on 6 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap and the AHN.

Where do you walk?

Pelgrimspad 1 - 2 is a walking route of 12.7 km that starts in Amstelveen. It does not end where it starts. You start in Amsterdamse Bos and finish in De Kwakel.

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 10 m in total and descend 9 m. Allow ± 2:50 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is cycleway (6.3 km), road (2.6 km) and path (2.3 km). Of the surface, 2.4 km natural and 1.3 km asphalt. For 7.8 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 24 benches and picnic tables. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Pelgrimspad deel 1 (Hoofdroute) (Pilgrim Trail part 1 (Main route))

Website of the route

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Anne Frank HouseAnne Frank HouseMuseum · 9.3 km from the route
  2. 2Dam SquareDam SquareAttraction · 9.5 km from the route
  3. 3Van Gogh MuseumVan Gogh MuseumMuseum · 7.7 km from the route
  4. 4RijksmuseumRijksmuseumMuseum · 8 km from the route
  5. 5Heineken ExperienceHeineken ExperienceMuseum · 8.1 km from the route
  6. 6Red Light DistrictRed Light DistrictAttraction · 9.7 km from the route
  7. 7Moco MuseumMoco MuseumMuseum · 7.8 km from the route
  8. 8Flower MarketFlower MarketAttraction · 8.9 km from the route
  9. 9Rembrandt HouseRembrandt HouseMuseum · 9.5 km from the route
  10. 10Old ChurchOld ChurchMuseum · 9.8 km from the route
  11. 11Royal PalaceRoyal PalaceAttraction · 9.4 km from the route
  12. 12Amsterdam MuseumAmsterdam MuseumMuseum · 9.1 km from the route
  13. 13SexmuseumSexmuseumMuseum · 10 km from the route
  14. 14LeidsepleinLeidsepleinAttraction · 8.2 km from the route
  15. 15Museum Van LoonMuseum Van LoonMuseum · 8.7 km from the route
  16. 16Mint TowerMint TowerAttraction · 9 km from the route
  17. 17Magere BrugMagere BrugAttraction · 9.1 km from the route
  18. 18HomomonumentHomomonumentMemorial · 9.3 km from the route
  19. 19Hortus BotanicusHortus BotanicusAttraction · 9.6 km from the route
  20. 20ChinatownChinatownAttraction · 9.8 km from the route
  21. 21Dutch Resistance MuseumDutch Resistance MuseumMuseum · 9.9 km from the route
  22. 22Felix MeritisFelix MeritisAttraction · 8.9 km from the route
  23. 23H'ART MuseumH'ART MuseumMuseum · 9.2 km from the route
  24. 24Madame Tussauds AmsterdamMadame Tussauds AmsterdamMuseum · 9.4 km from the route
  25. 25MicropiaMicropiaMuseum · 9.8 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Pelgrimspad 1 - 2?

Pelgrimspad 1 - 2 is 12.7 km long. Allow ± 2:50 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?

No, the route runs from Amsterdamse Bos to De Kwakel.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Amstelveen.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 10 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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