Leidse Hout – Oud Poelgeest Castle loop from Teylingen
Leidse Hout – Oud Poelgeest Castle loop from Teylingen
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Leidse Hout – Oud Poelgeest Castle loop from Teylingen
03:34
14.1km
20m
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: May 22, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 10.8 km for 1.49 km
Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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403 m
Stork Nest
Highlight • Structure
503 m
Oude Toren Ruin and Cemetery
Highlight • Historical Site
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565 m
Oude Toren and Ruin of Warmond
Highlight • Historical Site
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5.52 km
Bos van Wijckerslooth
Forest
6.24 km
Oegstgeest Town Hall
Highlight • Historical Site
It was inaugurated in 1903 as Rhijngeest sanatorium, nicknamed "sanatorium for nerve leaders".
The proposal to build this clinic came from Professor Gerbrandus Jelgersma, the first professor of psychiatry in Leiden.
In 1949 it was renamed Jelgersmakliniek, popularly known as “De Jel”.
On Saturday 5 June 1999 it was officially opened as the town hall of Oegstgeest.
The building has the status of a national monument.
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6.49 km
The Dragon Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
However, the bridge is also called “The Swan Bridge” or “The Snake Bridge”.
A photo from the beginning of the 20th century shows that the dragons are still standing on the bridge and have a seat on their wings.
In 1931, the dragon benches were placed in the middle of the bridge and facing each other.
For unclear reasons, the fencing including dragons was removed in the sixties.
In 2001, they were brought out again and the fencing with the animals was incorporated into the railings of a small bridge on the estate.
It is not entirely certain whether the dragons have been placed back on the same bridge from the past.
“The Dragon Bridge” is included as Oegstgeest heritage.
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8.77 km
Leidse Hout
Highlight • Forest
The city park with its many bridges is mainly planted with typical Dutch trees and plants. There are still many oaks, ash, beeches and alders in the park. There are also more than 140 types of mushrooms growing there.
The park includes a tea house, deer park, playground and music pavilion.
There is a large playing field on the north side.
The free pop festival “Werfpop” takes place here every year (normally).
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8.93 km
De Leidsehout Tea House
Highlight • Cafe
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9.62 km
Oud Poelgeest Castle
Highlight • Castle
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11.3 km
Polders van Poelgeest
Nature Reserve
14.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.43 km
3.38 km
2.62 km
1.86 km
1.80 km
Surfaces
4.21 km
3.98 km
2.61 km
1.91 km
1.26 km
120 m
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Sunday 7 June
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13°C
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