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Explore the city of Leiden along the canals filled with parks and historical sites. The city center of Leiden is known for its canals. The moats date from the 17th century and surround the entire historic city center. Now it is one of the most intact city defenses in Europe. The city of Leiden has decided to connect all canals by means of a long route and to allow more greenery to grow along the canals. The trail passes some of Leiden's most famous historical points, such as the Hortus...

Loop trail along the outer edges of the canals of Leiden. Walking route from Leiden train station around the outer edges of the canals. The canals of Leiden were built in 1681 as defense works. At that time, the canals surrounded the entire city of Leiden, the historic center of the city lies within the canals. From the outer edges you constantly walk along the water, via the windmills, bridges and old gateways to the city. The trail is perfect to use as a running route. Highlights of this...

The Leidse Loper is a city walk to the most beautiful places in the historic city center of Leiden. The Leidse Loper is a beautiful city walk through the historic city center. The trail leads to twenty-four of the sights and highlights that Leiden has to offer. The city of Leiden has centuries of history, the first documentation about a settlement on this site dates back to 860. Leiden received city rights in 1266. The Leidse Loper runs through the historic city center within the old...

The Leiden Courtyards trail is a beautiful city walk through the historic city center of Leiden to the countless hidden courtyards in the city. Note: almost all Leiden courtyards are still privately inhabited. Please keep this in mind during your visit and be respectful of the residents. This also means that courtyards can be closed to visitors at all times (for example at night or in case of too much nuisance). Normally the courtyards are freely accessible. Leiden has no less than 35...

The city of Leiden is not only rich in history, but also in nature and recreational areas, both of which you visit with this trail from the Leidse Hout to the Huys te Warmond and the Klinkenbergerplas. This beautiful and varied route starts from Leiden train station. At the back of the train station you leave the historic center of the city behind and the trail leads through park forests, along canals and to castles and country houses. The castle of Oud Poelgeest is not far from the train...