Gouda, South Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 637428
Provided by: Groots Genieten
This walk takes you for a detour through the city center of Gouda. Put on your hiking boots for a route with many historical sights.
Gouda cheese weigh house
Soon you walk onto the old Market. You will see beautiful buildings here, including the sixteenth-century Herthuis and the Kaaswaag from 1670. The town hall dates back to the fifteenth century. Behind the Markt you can take a look at the famous Sint-Janskerk.
Ancient monasteries
You will also see one monumental building after another on the remainder of your walk. For example, you pass De Roode Leeuw, a corn mill from 1727. The Havensluis from 1615 is located on the Hollandse IJssel, a beautiful spot. Further on is Molen't Slot, a corn mill from 1832. You will then pass three centuries-old former monastery buildings in one street: Huize Groeneweg on the right, the Margarethaconvent and Collatiehuis on the left. What a wonderful historic atmosphere!
Tour tip; Hiking with kids! Routes up to 5 km are ideal
Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
# | Description | Distance | |
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39 | 39 (Wijdstraat, 2801KB, Gouda, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
Roode Leeuw (2801 VE, Gouda, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.74 km | ||
66 | 66 (2801PZ, Gouda, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.22 km | |
Molen 't Slot (2801PZ, Gouda, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.32 km | ||
Huize Groeneweg (2801 ZE, Gouda, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.69 km | ||
39 | 39 (Wijdstraat, 2801KB, Gouda, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 2.47 km |
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