Leidse Hout – Oud Poelgeest Castle loop from Leiden University
Leidse Hout – Oud Poelgeest Castle loop from Leiden University
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Leidse Hout – Oud Poelgeest Castle loop from Leiden University
02:25
9.57km
10m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 22, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 2.72 km for 2.44 km
Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)
After 7.36 km for 368 m
Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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57 m
De Kempenaerstraat
Highlight • Settlement
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498 m
Leidse Hout
Highlight • Forest
The city park with its many bridges is mainly planted with typical Dutch …
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662 m
De Leidsehout Tea House
Highlight • Cafe
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825 m
Leidse Hout
Highlight • Forest
4.55 km
Veerpolder
Lake
4.98 km
Poelgeest Windmill and Polder Landscape
Highlight • Monument
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7.12 km
Maredijk Mill
Highlight • Monument
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8.19 km
Oud Poelgeest Castle
Highlight • Castle
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9.57 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.17 km
2.44 km
1.59 km
1.19 km
171 m
Surfaces
3.32 km
2.51 km
2.09 km
754 m
712 m
120 m
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Weather
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Saturday 6 June
19°C
12°C
26 %
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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h
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