Waterkering Path – Nesciobrug loop from KNSM-eiland

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Waterkering Path – Nesciobrug loop from KNSM-eiland

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4.2

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Waterkering Path – Nesciobrug loop from KNSM-eiland

01:12

4.75km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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219 m

Camping Zeeburg Amsterdam

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The campsite is very well equipped (small supermarket, barbecue and cooking facilities, etc.).
The sanitary facilities are in good condition and are cleaned several times a day. The close location …

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1.35 km

This path over the Westelijke-Merwedekanaaldijk is part of the Waterkeringpad, a path over the dikes between Amsterdam and Huizen. When the Zuiderzee still existed, the dikes had to protect the land against the water.

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2.29 km

Ferry House at the Entrance to Diemen

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The former ferry keeper's house on the Amsterdam Rhine Canal also marks the entrance to Diemen

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2.47 km

Nesciobrug

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When walking it is safer to use the stairs if you want to go up and down the bridge. On top of the bridge you have a beautiful view in the distance or on boats passing under the bridge.

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2.81 km

View of the Nesciobrug from the Waterkeringpad

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Moderate trail to explore north Amsterdam beautiful nature

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3.87 km

Diemerzeedijk

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A bit noisy because of the motorway, but the walk on the dike is still worth it, as it has a nice view of Amsterdam Noord and is not very busy (comparatively speaking).

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