Gravestenenbrug drawbridge – Towpath Along the River loop from Haarlem

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Haarlem

Gravestenenbrug drawbridge – Towpath Along the River loop from Haarlem

Moderate

4.7

(70)

458

hikers

Gravestenenbrug drawbridge – Towpath Along the River loop from Haarlem

03:44

14.7km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 946 m for 31 m

After 1.74 km for 13 m

After 1.99 km for 25 m

After 4.50 km for 36 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.75 km

Gravestenenbrug drawbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful moving bridge. Serves as a photo motif.

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2.70 km

View of the Bakenessergracht and the De Adriaan windmill

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Nice view of the canal with benches.

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3.18 km

Grote Markt and St. Bavo's Church, Haarlem

Highlight • Historical Site

Every year from mid-April until King's Day (27 April) a folk festival takes place here. There's a lot going on there

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4.00 km

Frans Hals Museum

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The painter Frans Hals, who lived in the Dutch Golden Age, is one of Haarlem's most famous sons. His legacy can be seen throughout the city, but the best view …

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4.02 km

Hofje van Staats, Haarlem

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful street

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6.41 km

Towpath Along the River

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here you can cross with a ferry also by bicycle

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6.86 km

Towpath along De Eenhoorn Mill

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The Eenhoorn is a paltrok mill in Haarlem, the Netherlands, that has been restored and is in operation again. Like all other Dutch paltrok mills, it is a wind-driven sawmill. Enjoy the view of this mill from the towpath.

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13.2 km

Haarlem Town Hall

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The hunting lodge, which served as a military and administrative center, was destroyed by fire in the 14th century. The town hall, a rectangular building consisting of the Hall building …

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14.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

4.57 km

3.88 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.94 km

3.21 km

1.94 km

594 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

8°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 16, 2026,5e KiKa Haarlem City Walk zaterdag 16-05-2026 16km

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May 18, 2024,Rondje Haarlem

Nice to visit Haarlem once... never been here in my 55 years of existence

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May 17, 2025,KiKa Haarlem City Walk 16 km

Kika Haarlem City Walk
Very atmospheric, cozy, nice and busy and a beautiful and varied route with a lot to see.
And as always, top organized and motivated volunteers.
In short, a great day 😃

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July 23, 2025,Binnenstad Haarlem – Stadhuis van Haarlem rondtocht vanuit Haarlem

A beautiful walk with charming city streets, water, nature, and a park nearby. There's also a lovely park surrounding the provincial government building and a charming neighborhood in Heemstede. Highly recommended.

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