Rijn en Zon Windmill (Utrecht) – Utrecht City Outer Canal loop from Utrecht

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Rijn en Zon Windmill (Utrecht) – Utrecht City Outer Canal loop from Utrecht

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Rijn en Zon Windmill (Utrecht) – Utrecht City Outer Canal loop from Utrecht

01:38

6.43km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 292 m for 17 m

After 6.02 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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30 m

Rijn en Zon Windmill (Utrecht)

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The original Rijn en Son mill was built in 1745 on the city wall at the Paardenveld. When the municipality had plans for a vegetable auction at this location, the …

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253 m

Weerdsluis Lock, Utrecht

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This historic lock is located on the edge of the historic city center of Utrecht. Then as now it is operated by hand.

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388 m

City Crane Utrecht

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The first known city crane dates from the 15th century and stood on the meadow at the Ganzenmarkt.

Merchants from north and south transported their goods by water along the …

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2.38 km

Utrecht City Outer Canal

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The Stadsbuitengracht of Utrecht surrounds the historic city centre and offers a beautiful view of old buildings and green quays. Along this canal you will find atmospheric walking and cycling …

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2.94 km

Louis Hartlooper Complex

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The Louis Hartlooper Complex (LHC) is an initiative of filmmaker Jos Stelling and is located in a former police station. Via old schools and churches, Stelling came across the empty …

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4.05 km

A picturesque courtyard in Utrecht with beautiful, historic houses that exude a serene atmosphere. The old facades and the intimate square of the Bruntenhof make this a hidden gem, perfect for a quiet walk through the city's past.

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4.27 km

Park Lepelenburg

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Small but gezellig park along the outer-canal. Park is surrounded by a small lap of 250meter and perfect for doing some exercises.

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5.98 km

Oudegracht, Utrecht

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6.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

1.32 km

607 m

555 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

2.71 km

673 m

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

November 9, 2023,Wandeling langs de singel van Utrecht

A tour around the old center of Utrecht via the canal. The canal was partially filled in in the 1970s to make room for a city motorway. Now it is again a green place where many Utrecht residents relax and meet each other. You can do a round of the canal at any time, at your own pace: walking, running, …

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March 21, 2025,Wandeling Stadsbuitengracht Centrum Utrecht

Beautiful city walk with a lovely spring sun

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January 20, 2024,Utrecht - Zocherpad

Shortest circuit outside the city center of Utrecht. Round Singel from CS. Jan Zocher was allowed to take care of the fortress in 1830 and you can now easily walk this route.

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