Oudegracht, Utrecht – Utrecht City Outer Canal loop from Station Vaartsche Rijn

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Oudegracht, Utrecht – Utrecht City Outer Canal loop from Station Vaartsche Rijn

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Oudegracht, Utrecht – Utrecht City Outer Canal loop from Station Vaartsche Rijn

01:42

6.68km

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 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.76 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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827 m

Biru the Chow Chow Statue

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Chances are you've walked past it many times: the statue of the chow chow dog at the Servaas Bridge. Perhaps you've even petted its bronze head. But who is this sweet, chubby little fellow, anyway?

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1.45 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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1.62 km

Maliebrug

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

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1.73 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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3.81 km

Oudegracht, Utrecht

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5.77 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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6.17 km

Sterrenburg Bastion Remains

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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 …

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6.30 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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6.68 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

1.50 km

1.37 km

380 m

150 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

2.79 km

353 m

285 m

119 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

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Comments

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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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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