Great Pond – Amsterdam Forest loop from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Great Pond – Amsterdam Forest loop from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Moderate

4.5

(11)

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Great Pond – Amsterdam Forest loop from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

02:14

8.83km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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1.05 km

Wooden Path Around Tree

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along the experience path

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1.14 km

Children's Wooden Playhouse

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Fun for Kids to play

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1.77 km

Designer Bridges in the Amsterdamse Bos

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All the designer bridges are different. Keep an eye out.

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2.98 km

Great Pond

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4.49 km

Amsterdam Forest

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THE FOREST was created in 1927 and the water level in the forest is 5.50 meters below NAP.

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6.16 km

Water Fountain on the Hill

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Quench your thirst at the water snack on the hill

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6.22 km

Hill in the Amsterdam Forest

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With a bit of elevation, this hills has views over a slope leading to it. The paths leading to the "top" are surrounded by nice pine trees. On the top you can also find a compass card.

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6.94 km

Amsterdam Forest

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The Amsterdamse Bos is three times the size of Central Park in New York, and twenty times the size of the Vondelpark in Amsterdam. The forest is entirely hand-built under …

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