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Walking route · Amsterdam · Pilgrim Trail part 1 (Main route) · Updated on 6 November 2026

Pelgrimspad deel 1 (Hoofdroute) walk

Pelgrimspad deel 1 (Hoofdroute) is a walk of 208.3 km from Amsterdam. Along the way you'll find 740 benches and picnic tables, 40 water fountains and refill points, 32 public toilets and 1 food stand.

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Pelgrimspad deel 1 (Hoofdroute)
Bloemenmarkt · after 2 km
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Weepers' Tower
Weepers' Tower · after 177 m
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Plaquette Chet Baker
Plaquette Chet Baker · after 316 m
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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.

  • 208.3 km
  • ± 3:50 h per stage
  • Moderate per stage
  • From A to B
  • National route
  • Colour of the signs

  1. Start in Amsterdam

    0 km

    At the start: public toilet.

  2. 177 m · 6 benches

    Weepers' Tower and 1 more

    177 m

    Plaquette Chet Baker

  3. 161 m · 13 benches

    Sint Olofskapel

    338 m

    Attraction

  4. 153 m · bench

    Our Lord in the Attic and 2 more

    491 m

    Warmoesstraat, Old Church and public toilet

  5. 155 m

    Red Light District and 1 more

    646 m

    Berlage's Stock Market, 2 public toilets and water point

  6. 323 m · 4 benches

    2 public toilets and 3 water fountains and refill points

    969 m

  7. 154 m · 6 benches

    Dam Square Victims 7 mei 1945 and 4 more

    1.1 km

    National Monument, Dam Square, Plaquette 7 mei 1945, Madame Tussauds Amsterdam and public toilet

  8. 218 m · 26 benches

    The Amsterdam Dungeon

    1.3 km

    Water point

  9. 233 m

    Amsterdam Museum and 1 more

    1.6 km

    Begijnhof and water point

  10. 186 m

    Houten Huis and 1 more

    1.8 km

    Spui, public toilet and 2 water fountains and refill points

  11. 201 m · 11 benches

    Flower Market and 1 more

    2 km

    Torture Museum and 4 public toilets

  12. 390 m · 6 benches

    Museum of the Canals and 1 more

    2.4 km

    Marseille House and public toilet

  13. 857 m · 38 benches

    Leidseplein and 1 more

    3.2 km

    Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen, 4 public toilets and water point

  14. 152 m · 3 benches

    Gedenksteen and 2 more

    3.4 km

    Max Euwe Centrum, Tranen, 2 public toilets and 2 water fountains and refill points

  15. 181 m · 15 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    3.5 km

  16. 490 m · 14 benches

    Vondelmonument and 1 more

    4 km

    Mama Baranka (Moeder Rots) and 2 water fountains and refill points

  17. 241 m · 24 benches

    2 public toilets and water point

    4.3 km

  18. 327 m · 28 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    4.6 km

  19. 180 m · 4 benches

    Water point

    4.8 km

  20. 761 m · 42 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    5.5 km

  21. 186 m · 11 benches

    Water point

    5.7 km

  22. 288 m · 8 benches

    Water point

    6 km

  23. 2.8 km · 20 benches

    Water point

    8.8 km

  24. 426 m · 6 benches

    Water point

    9.2 km

  25. 183 m

    Water point

    9.4 km

  26. 491 m

    Water point

    9.9 km

  27. 2.3 km · 25 benches

    Water point

    12.2 km

  28. 1.4 km · 14 benches

    Water point

    13.6 km

  29. 3.6 km · 21 benches

    Water point

    17.2 km

  30. 14.1 km · 24 benches

    Fort near De Kwakel

    31.3 km

    Fort

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  1. 1.2 km · bench

    Water point

    32.5 km

  2. 5.7 km · 9 benches

    Water point

    38.2 km

  3. 3.8 km · 2 benches

    Water point

    41.9 km

  4. 9.1 km · 6 benches

    Waterkruising / Onderlijder

    51 km

    Attraction

  5. 3.2 km · bench

    Water point

    54.2 km

  6. 7.9 km · 12 benches

    Public toilet

    62.1 km

  7. 4 km · bench

    Public toilet and water point

    66.1 km

  8. 3.4 km · 9 benches

    Water point

    69.5 km

  9. 3.3 km · 4 benches

    Wierickewachter

    72.8 km

    Observation tower

  10. 10 km · 20 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    82.8 km

  11. 5.5 km · 7 benches

    Koeneschans

    88.3 km

    Fort

  12. 1.8 km · 2 benches

    Public toilet and food stand

    90.2 km

  13. 2.5 km · 4 benches

    Nederlands Zilvermuseum Schoonhoven

    92.7 km

    Museum

  14. 485 m · 14 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    93.1 km

  15. 3 km · 18 benches

    Public toilet

    96.1 km

  16. 25.8 km · 6 benches

    Museum De Koperen Knop

    122 km

    Museum

  17. 14 km · 34 benches

    Water point

    136 km

  18. 7.9 km · 30 benches

    Scheiding van Maas en Waal

    143.9 km

    Memorial

  19. 20.3 km · 18 benches

    Kasteel Nederhemert

    164.2 km

    Castle

  20. 944 m · 3 benches

    Kleine Schans

    165.1 km

    Fort

  21. 4.5 km · 12 benches

    Public toilet

    169.6 km

  22. 20.1 km · 50 benches

    Public toilet

    189.7 km

  23. 11.6 km · 33 benches

    Fusilladeplaats

    201.2 km

    Memorial

  24. 2.9 km · 4 benches

    Fort Isabella

    204.1 km

    Fort

  25. 2.8 km · 24 benches

    Museum Slager

    206.9 km

    Water point

  26. 441 m · 3 benches

    Puthuis

    207.4 km

    Water point

  27. 908 m · 36 benches

    Finish

    208.3 km

    At the finish: public toilet and water point.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 73.4 kmBetween 96.1 km and 169.6 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

42 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 34 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (12)

  1. 1Pelgrimspad 1 - 1Pilgrim Trail 1 - 118.2 km
  2. 2Pelgrimspad 1 - 2Pilgrim Trail 1 - 212.7 km
  3. 3Pelgrimspad 1 - 3Pilgrim Trail 1 - 317.3 km
  4. 4Pelgrimspad 1 - 4Pilgrim Trail 1 - 416.4 km
  5. 5Pelgrimspad 1 - 5Pilgrim Trail 1 - 518.2 km
  6. 6Pelgrimspad 1 - 6Pilgrim Trail 1 - 615.9 km
  7. 7Pelgrimspad 1 - 7Pilgrim Trail 1 - 727.2 km
  8. 8Pelgrimspad 1 - 8Pilgrim Trail 1 - 817.6 km
  9. 9Pelgrimspad 1 - 9Pilgrim Trail 1 - 918.6 km
  10. 10Pelgrimspad 1 - 10Pilgrim Trail 1 - 1016.8 km
  11. 11Pelgrimspad 1 - 11Pilgrim Trail 1 - 1117.1 km
  12. 12Pelgrimspad 1 - 12Pilgrim Trail 1 - 1212.1 km

Elevation and terrain

Way types

208.3 km in total
  • Road: 58 km
  • Path: 53.6 km
  • Cycleway: 30.6 km
  • Footpath: 27.6 km
  • Track: 18 km
  • Street: 16 km
  • Stairs: 15 stairs
  • Busy road: 216 m
  • Unknown: 3 km

Surfaces

208.3 km in total
  • Natural: 48.9 km
  • Asphalt: 43.8 km
  • Paved: 21.6 km
  • Gravel: 15 km
  • Unpaved: 8 km
  • Unknown: 70.3 km

About the walking route Pelgrimspad deel 1 (Hoofdroute)

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

Where do you walk?

Pelgrimspad deel 1 (Hoofdroute) is a walking route of 208.3 km that starts in Amsterdam. It does not end where it starts. You start in Amsterdam and finish in 's-Hertogenbosch. Along the way you pass Weepers' Tower (after 177 m), Plaquette Chet Baker (after 316 m) and Sint Olofskapel (after 338 m).

How hard is the route?

There are 15 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 3:50 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is road (58 km), path (53.6 km) and cycleway (30.6 km). Of the surface, 48.9 km natural and 43.8 km asphalt. For 70.3 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 740 benches and picnic tables, 40 water fountains and refill points, 32 public toilets and 1 food stand. The longest stretch without a toilet is 73.4 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Pelgrimspad deel 1 (Alle varianten) (Pilgrim Trail part 1)

Website of the route

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Anne Frank HouseAnne Frank HouseMuseum · 656 m from the route
  2. 2Van Gogh MuseumVan Gogh MuseumMuseum · 337 m from the route
  3. 3RijksmuseumRijksmuseumMuseum · 295 m from the route
  4. 4NEMO Science MuseumNEMO Science MuseumMuseum · 770 m from the route
  5. 5Heineken ExperienceHeineken ExperienceMuseum · 757 m from the route
  6. 6Moco MuseumMoco MuseumMuseum · 312 m from the route
  7. 7Rembrandt HouseRembrandt HouseMuseum · 550 m from the route
  8. 8Royal PalaceRoyal PalaceAttraction · 126 m from the route
  9. 9SexmuseumSexmuseumMuseum · 183 m from the route
  10. 10The National Maritime MuseumThe National Maritime MuseumMuseum · 1 km from the route
  11. 11Mint TowerMint TowerAttraction · 167 m from the route
  12. 12ChinatownChinatownAttraction · 169 m from the route
  13. 13Museum Van LoonMuseum Van LoonMuseum · 495 m from the route
  14. 14HomomonumentHomomonumentMemorial · 597 m from the route
  15. 15Eye FilmmuseumEye FilmmuseumMuseum · 713 m from the route
  16. 16Magere BrugMagere BrugAttraction · 898 m from the route
  17. 17Hortus BotanicusHortus BotanicusAttraction · 1 km from the route
  18. 18Dutch Resistance MuseumDutch Resistance MuseumMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  19. 19Het Noordbrabants MuseumHet Noordbrabants MuseumMuseum · 155 m from the route
  20. 20Concentration Camp MuseumConcentration Camp MuseumMuseum · 232 m from the route
  21. 21Felix MeritisFelix MeritisAttraction · 305 m from the route
  22. 22MontelbaanstorenMontelbaanstorenAttraction · 536 m from the route
  23. 23H'ART MuseumH'ART MuseumMuseum · 795 m from the route
  24. 24ArcamArcamMuseum · 931 m from the route
  25. 25MicropiaMicropiaMuseum · 1.3 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Pelgrimspad deel 1 (Hoofdroute)?

Pelgrimspad deel 1 (Hoofdroute) is 208.3 km long, in 12 stages of 17.4 km on average. Allow ± 3:50 h per stage 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 Amsterdam to 's-Hertogenbosch.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Amsterdam.

How hard is this route?

Moderate per stage.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 32 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 73.4 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 40 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Weepers' Tower, Plaquette Chet Baker and Sint Olofskapel.

Starting point

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