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Amsterdam

Vondelpark is handy for the museum district; Westerpark suits the western side of the centre. Along the Amstel, bridges and houseboats replace park lawns. Whichever you choose, leave room for cyclists and check both ways before crossing a bike lane.

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Map of Amsterdam with three numbered running-route starts.
Amsterdam · north is upOpen full-size map
01

Vondelpark

Museum Quarter & Oud-West

3.7 km Loop
 02

Amstel

Canal Belt & De Pijp

4.4 km Out & back
 03

Westerpark

Jordaan & Staatsliedenbuurt

1.6 km Loop

Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors · OpenFreeMap · OpenMapTiles

Where to run in Amsterdam

Vondelpark

Ponds, lawns and curving paths in a long, narrow park. A useful circuit before visiting the museums.

Map of the 3.7 km Vondelpark run, with start and finish marked 01.
01 LoopOpen full-size map
Approx. distance3.7 km
Underfoot

Paved park paths

01

Start here

Inside the northeastern end of the park near Vondelstraat.

Follow the park southwest, round the western paths and return along the other side.

Getting there

Walk from the Leidseplein side or from the museum district.

Before you go

The park is shared with cyclists and walkers. Expect the entrances and café areas to be busier.

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Amstel · Magere Brug to Berlagebrug

Riverfront buildings and moored boats on a southbound run from the centre. The mapped route returns on the same bank.

Map of the 4.4 km Amstel · Magere Brug to Berlagebrug run, with start and finish marked 02.
02 Out & backOpen full-size map
Approx. distance4.4 km
Underfoot

Paved riverside paths and pavements

02

Start here

On the eastern bank near Magere Brug.

Follow the eastern riverbank south towards Berlagebrug, then retrace your route.

Getting there

Walk from Waterlooplein or cross Magere Brug from the canal belt.

Before you go

Some sections narrow beside the road. Give way at bridges, driveways and bike crossings.

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Westerpark

A short circuit through the park beside the former gasworks. Easy to repeat if you want a longer run.

Map of the 1.6 km Westerpark run, with start and finish marked 03.
03 LoopOpen full-size map
Approx. distance1.6 km
Underfoot

Paved and mixed park paths

03

Start here

At the eastern park entrance near Haarlemmerweg.

Loop west through the park paths and return towards the eastern entrance.

Getting there

Approach on foot from Haarlemmerplein.

Before you go

Events can change access around the Westergas buildings. Follow the temporary signs.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

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