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Bruntenhof Historic Houses – Utrecht City Outer Canal loop from Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn

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Bruntenhof Historic Houses – Utrecht City Outer Canal loop from Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn

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Bruntenhof Historic Houses – Utrecht City Outer Canal loop from Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn

01:47

6.97km

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: June 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.97 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.53 km

Bruntenhof Historic Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

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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1.70 km

Maliebrug

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over the canal that connects the Lepelenburg park and the Maliesingel.

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1.81 km

Park Lepelenburg

Highlight • Rest Area

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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4.07 km

City Crane Utrecht

Highlight • Monument

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 Vaartse Rijn and the Vecht through the Oudegracht to the city crane.

(stadskraan.nl/nl/diensten.php?p=109)

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5.95 km

Utrecht City Outer Canal

Highlight • River

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 paths, where you can enjoy the combination of nature and urban charm. An ideal place for a relaxing trip with a view of the centuries-old canal houses and the lively atmosphere of Utrecht.

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6.35 km

Sterrenburg Bastion Remains

Highlight • Historical Site

Bastion Sterrenburg was built between 1554 and 1558 in the time of Emperor Charles V. On the defensive canal, Charles V commissioned city architect Willem van Noort to build four stone strongholds based on the Italian fortification system. Sterrenburg was one of them. Nowadays it is used as an art studio.

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6.48 km

Louis Hartlooper Complex

Highlight • Monument

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 Tolsteeg police station in 2001, a national monument in the style of the Amsterdam School. City architect J.I. Planjer designed the building in 1927 at the same time as the adjacent bridge with quay wall and tram stop. Stelling managed to buy the unique building from the municipality, with the aim of turning it into a movie theater.

(hartlooper.nl/over-lhc/)

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6.52 km

Cafe Ledig Erf

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe Ledig Erf is known for its extensive beer selection and cozy terrace.

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6.97 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

1.63 km

1.42 km

370 m

187 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

2.49 km

543 m

259 m

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

28°C

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Comments

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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March 21, 2025,Wandeling Stadsbuitengracht Centrum Utrecht

Beautiful city walk with a lovely spring sun

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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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Bruntenhof Historic Houses – Utrecht City Outer Canal loop from Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn

Bruntenhof Historic Houses

Maliebrug

Park Lepelenburg

City Crane Utrecht

Utrecht City Outer Canal

Sterrenburg Bastion Remains

Louis Hartlooper Complex

Cafe Ledig Erf

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