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An annual walking event that offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the city on foot. It caters to a wide range of fitness levels, with six different routes of varying distances: 10, 14, 17, 20, 26, and 33 kilometers. Each route has its own atmosphere, whether you love culture, nature, the bustling city center, or quiet green parks.
Amsterdam City Walk
Amsterdam City Walk: A Major Annual Walking Event
The Amsterdam City Walk is a significant annual walking event that offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the Dutch capital on foot. The 11th edition is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, and is set to host a record number of 14,400 walkers.
This event caters to a wide range of fitness levels, with six different routes of varying distances: 10, 14, 17, 20, 26, and 33 kilometers. Each route has its own atmosphere, whether you love culture, nature, the bustling city center, or quiet green parks.
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The event is designed to be a true "Amsterdam Experience," where participants can see, hear, and taste the city. Along the routes, Le Champion provides entertainment in the form of Amsterdam choirs and folk singers, and at the rest stops, walkers are treated to typical Amsterdam delicacies. The day concludes with a festive celebration at the finish line, where participants receive a unique medal and can celebrate their achievement.
A Global Gathering
The Amsterdam City Walk attracts participants from all over the world. In addition to Dutch walkers, people from 18 other countries will be at the starting line, including participants from as far away as Japan, Canada, and Mauritius. The 10 km is the most popular distance this year with 3,800 walkers, closely followed by the 17 km, which attracts nearly 3,600 participants.
Route Details and Starting Points
Each route is designed to offer a different perspective of Amsterdam, from its bustling historic center to its serene parks and waterways. The starting locations vary depending on the chosen distance:
- 10 km: Starts at Rembrandtplein, in the heart of the city.
- 14 km: Begins near Sloterdijk Station.
- 17 km, 20 km, 26 km, and 33 km: All start from the iconic Olympic Stadium.
In 2025, for the first time, all routes will culminate at a new finish line: Strandzuid, a popular city beach next to the Beatrixpark.
Detailed Route Descriptions
The routes are carefully planned to take walkers through some of Amsterdam's most famous and picturesque areas.
- 10 km - The Heart of the City: Starting at Rembrandtplein, this route takes you through the famous Red Light District, past Nieuwmarkt and Zeedijk. You'll cross Dam Square to reach the historic canal belt and the cozy Jordaan district before heading under the Rijksmuseum towards the Vondelpark.
- 14 km - Westerpark and the Atmospheric Center: Beginning near Sloterdijk Station, this route explores the gardens of Westerpark, including charming allotment parks. You'll pass under the Haarlemmerpoort, see the historic West-Indisch Huis, and head towards the Jordaan, passing the Foodhallen and the Vondelkerk.
- 17 km - The Coziest Neighborhoods: From the Olympic Stadium, you'll walk through the De Pijp neighborhood to the Sarphatipark. The route continues along the Amstel River, passing the famous Skinny Bridge, the Amstel Hotel, and the Royal Theater Carré. After crossing through the historic center and Dam Square, you'll find a rest stop in the Westerkerk before continuing through the canal belt to Museumplein and the Vondelpark.
- 20 km - The Green Side of Amsterdam: This route is perfect for discovering the quieter spots outside the city center. Starting at the Olympic Stadium, it heads towards the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest) and along the Amstel River, passing various parks before joining the other routes at Museumplein.
- 26 km - Bustling Center and Maritime Past: This route starts at the Olympic Stadium and takes you through De Pijp before following the Amstel River. You'll then pass an incredible number of city icons, including the Zuiderkerk, the National Holocaust Names Monument, the Hortus Botanicus, the Tropenmuseum, and the Oosterpark before heading through the city center and Vondelpark to the finish.
- 33 km - The Ultimate Urban Hike: For the most avid walkers, this route also starts at the Olympic Stadium but first heads to the Amsterdamse Bos and its famous rowing course, the Bosbaan. It follows the Amstel River, offering beautiful views, before joining the 26 km route to pass by a long list of Amsterdam's cultural and historical highlights on the way to the finish.
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