Cycle route World Heritage | Amsterdam Canal District
Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Zuid, Zunderdorp
Amsterdam is famous for its canals. The canals were built in the 17th century, when Amsterdam was bursting at the seams as a result of the fertile Golden Age. The city needed to expand. Therefore, the city council devised a plan to make Amsterdam five times larger, by means of the ring of canals that was laid out like a fan around the old city centre. All the canals together counted 14 kilometres of canal and 80 bridges. A true urban, hydraulic and architectural masterpiece that served as an example to the rest of the world for centuries. In many other European cities, such grandiose plans have often been abandoned, usually because authoritarian monarchies ruled the roost. Amsterdam's plans were produced by the civic government that worked closely with its enterprising and prosperous inhabitants. With this collaboration, they knew how to combine functionality with beauty in such a way that it would deliver the best returns for all. And that it could be financed. This approach also made the project innovative on a social and political level. Along the water, warehouses and merchant houses could be built, allowing products to be stored and traded from all over the world. In this way, Amsterdam was a bit like the 'department store of the world'. Not only in terms of products, as foreign merchants and immigrants brought their knowledge and culture, the city also became the centre in intellectual terms. Although the city has more canals, it is the four most famous ones that are on the UNESCO World Heritage List: the Singelgracht, the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht and the Prinsengracht. These canals form the core of the ring of canals. The surrounding canals act as a buffer zone, protecting the core zone. This cycle route takes you past both zones. From Amsterdam's Central Station, cycle along the Singelgracht to the Grachtenmuseum. Between Herengracht and Keizersgracht, on Vijzelstraat, is the UNESCO World Heritage Visitor Centre in the De Bazel building. This warehouse with striking exterior is not to be missed. Be sure to step inside to discover more about the ring of canals, as well as the other World Heritage Sites. Via a route along the Vondelpark, among others, you cross the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal to Waterland, a region full of polder landscapes. Rich city dwellers used to like to head for the Beemster for a holiday home in the countryside. Here, they could escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the peace and quiet. Just like you when you cycle here! Before you cross 't IJ again by ferry to Central Station, we definitely recommend visiting the tourist attraction This is Holland. This 5D flight simulator lets you experience the story of Holland in an hour. The wind and water effects make it true to life!
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: De Ruijterkade 36A, 1012 AA Amsterdam | 52.1 KM | |
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From
5
to
52
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4288 M | 4.3 KM | |
| Head southeast on De Ruijterkade | 2.6 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 147 M | ||
| Turn right | 32 M | ||
| Turn left | 311 M | ||
| Continue onto Panamalaan | 123 M | ||
| Continue straight | 126 M | ||
| Turn left | 31 M | ||
| Turn left onto Zeeburgerdijk | 375 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 18 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Zeeburgerdijk | 559 M | ||
| You are now at section 52 | 0 M | ||
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From
52
to
46
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3269 M | 3.3 KM | |
| Head southeast on Zeeburgerdijk | 66 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 40 M | ||
| Turn left | 23 M | ||
| Turn left | 8 M | ||
| Turn right onto Zuiderzeeweg | 640 M | ||
| Keep left onto Zuiderzeeweg | 624 M | ||
| Continue straight | 252 M | ||
| Continue onto Zuiderzeeweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 218 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Durgerdammerdijk | 206 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 54 M | ||
| You are now at section 46 | 0 M | ||
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From
46
to
61
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4617 M | 4.6 KM | |
| Head southwest | 351 M | ||
| Turn right onto Schellingwouderdijk | 1.2 KM | ||
| Make a slight left | 32 M | ||
| Turn right | 24 M | ||
| Turn left | 244 M | ||
| Continue onto Nieuwendammerdijk | 30 M | ||
| Keep right onto Nieuwendammerdijk | 1.9 KM | ||
| Turn left | 28 M | ||
| Turn right | 41 M | ||
| Turn right | 13 M | ||
| Turn left onto Adelaarsweg | 198 M | ||
| Turn right | 21 M | ||
| Turn left | 210 M | ||
| Turn right | 45 M | ||
| Turn left | 187 M | ||
| Turn left | 43 M | ||
| Turn left onto Buiksloterweg | 7 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 44 M | ||
| You are now at section 61 | 0 M | ||
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From
61
to
60
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1264 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head northeast on Buiksloterweg | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 60 | 0 M | ||
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From
60
to
36
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1717 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head southeast on Buiksloterdijk | 59 M | ||
| Turn left onto Noordhollandschkanaaldijk | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 36 | 0 M | ||
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From
36
to
4
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3030 M | 3 KM | |
| Head north on Pieter Weerspad | 538 M | ||
| Turn right onto Pieter Weerspad | 512 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Dorspad | 57 M | ||
| Continue straight | 20 M | ||
| Continue onto Dorspad | 1.2 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 37 M | ||
| Continue onto Dorspad | 202 M | ||
| Continue straight | 17 M | ||
| Continue onto Dorspad | 488 M | ||
| You are now at section 04 | 0 M | ||
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From
4
to
37
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874 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head southeast on Van Beekstraat; van Beekstraat | 874 M | ||
| You are now at section 37 | 0 M | ||
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From
37
to
38
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953 M | 1 KM | |
| Head south on Kanaaldijk | 511 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Kanaaldijk | 15 M | ||
| Take the ferry Pont 't Schouw | 76 M | ||
| Continue straight onto Slochterweg | 14 M | ||
| Turn left onto Kanaaldijk | 337 M | ||
| You are now at section 38 | 0 M | ||
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From
38
to
39
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3043 M | 3 KM | |
| Head southeast | 195 M | ||
| Continue onto Termieterweg | 1.5 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Buikslotermeerdijk | 1.3 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Zunderdorpergouw | 29 M | ||
| You are now at section 39 | 0 M | ||
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From
39
to
45
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1916 M | 1.9 KM | |
| Head southwest on Zwartegouw | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 45 | 0 M | ||
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From
45
to
46
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1244 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head southeast on Zwartegouw | 831 M | ||
| Keep right onto Zwartegouw | 413 M | ||
| You are now at section 46 | 0 M | ||
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From
46
to
52
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3491 M | 3.5 KM | |
| Head northwest | 206 M | ||
| Turn right | 51 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Durgerdammerdijk | 239 M | ||
| Continue straight | 71 M | ||
| Turn left | 42 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 151 M | ||
| Continue onto Zuiderzeeweg | 1 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 373 M | ||
| Continue onto Zuiderzeeweg | 718 M | ||
| Keep left onto Zuiderzeeweg | 543 M | ||
| Turn right onto Zeeburgerdijk | 67 M | ||
| You are now at section 52 | 0 M | ||
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From
52
to
54
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1765 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head east on Flevoparkweg | 553 M | ||
| Turn right onto Westelijke Merwedekanaaldijk | 14 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Westelijke Merwedekanaaldijk | 9 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Westelijke Merwedekanaaldijk | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 54 | 0 M | ||
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From
54
to
56
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3830 M | 3.8 KM | |
| Head south | 68 M | ||
| Turn right onto Ooster Ringdijk | 1.5 KM | ||
| Continue onto Ooster Ringdijk | 42 M | ||
| Continue onto Ooster Ringdijk | 166 M | ||
| Continue straight | 209 M | ||
| Turn right onto Linnaeuskade | 517 M | ||
| Continue onto Ringdijk | 1.1 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 11 M | ||
| Continue onto Schollenbrugstraat | 22 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Schollenbrugstraat | 144 M | ||
| You are now at section 56 | 0 M | ||
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From
56
to
50
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3251 M | 3.3 KM | |
| Head south | 338 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Omval | 40 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Omval | 497 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 50 M | ||
| Turn right | 34 M | ||
| Continue onto Spaklerweg | 30 M | ||
| Continue straight | 98 M | ||
| Turn right onto Korte Ouderkerkerdijk | 475 M | ||
| Keep left onto Korte Ouderkerkerdijk | 81 M | ||
| Continue right onto Korte Ouderkerkerbrug | 73 M | ||
| Turn right | 239 M | ||
| Turn right onto Jan Vroegopsingel | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 50 | 0 M | ||
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From
50
to
57
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1799 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head southeast | 292 M | ||
| Turn left | 924 M | ||
| Turn right | 208 M | ||
| Turn right | 375 M | ||
| You are now at section 57 | 0 M | ||
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From
57
to
16
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3257 M | 3.3 KM | |
| Head northwest on Rozenoordpad | 42 M | ||
| Turn left onto De Groene Zoom | 722 M | ||
| Continue straight | 33 M | ||
| Continue onto De Groene Zoom | 71 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 102 M | ||
| Turn left onto Prinses Irenestraat | 315 M | ||
| Turn left | 126 M | ||
| Turn right | 52 M | ||
| Turn right | 61 M | ||
| Turn left onto Strawinskypad | 530 M | ||
| Continue straight | 40 M | ||
| Turn right | 74 M | ||
| Turn left onto Fred. Roeskestraat | 156 M | ||
| Continue straight | 827 M | ||
| Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit | 16 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout | 85 M | ||
| Turn left onto Piet Kranenbergpad | 5 M | ||
| You are now at section 16 | 0 M | ||
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From
16
to
81
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543 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head north on Piet Kranenbergpad | 5 M | ||
| Turn left | 275 M | ||
| Turn right onto IJsbaanpad | 194 M | ||
| Continue straight | 11 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto IJsbaanpad | 58 M | ||
| You are now at section 81 | 0 M | ||
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From
81
to
5
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7985 M | 8 KM | |
| Head north on Jaagpad | 531 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 224 M | ||
| Continue onto Spijtellaantje | 141 M | ||
| Turn left onto Rijnsburgstraat | 78 M | ||
| Turn right | 24 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 21 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 13 M | ||
| Turn right onto Westlandgracht | 878 M | ||
| Continue right onto Theophile de Bockstraat | 44 M | ||
| Turn right | 87 M | ||
| Turn left | 7 M | ||
| Turn right | 80 M | ||
| Continue onto Theophile de Bockstraat | 439 M | ||
| Continue straight | 28 M | ||
| Continue onto Vondelpark | 2 KM | ||
| Make a slight right | 38 M | ||
| Continue onto Hein Donnerbrug | 25 M | ||
| Continue straight | 1 M | ||
| Continue onto Max Euweplein | 111 M | ||
| Turn right onto Weteringschans | 266 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Weteringschans | 539 M | ||
| Turn left | 213 M | ||
| Turn right onto Koningsplein | 139 M | ||
| Turn left onto Singel | 131 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Singel | 1.3 KM | ||
| Make a slight left | 148 M | ||
| Turn left | 50 M | ||
| Turn left | 189 M | ||
| Turn right | 32 M | ||
| Turn right onto De Ruijterkade | 220 M | ||
| You are now at section 05 | 0 M |