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Oostpoort, Delft – Oude Delft Canal loop from Delft

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Netherlands

South Holland

Delft

Oostpoort, Delft – Oude Delft Canal loop from Delft

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Oostpoort, Delft – Oude Delft Canal loop from Delft

02:29

9.81km

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 1.45 km for 29 m

After 1.54 km for 10 m

After 8.47 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.56 km

Oostpoort, Delft

Highlight • Monument

Only one of the original 8 gates remaining. Around 1840 all gates were demolished. Fortunately, the East Gate was in a corner, not in the way and could remain standing. From the other side of the water you have a great view of Delft with the Oostpoort and the Nieuwe- and Oude Kerk in the background

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2.04 km

Delft Market Square

Highlight • Historical Site

The large market square in the heart of the city is unmissable. At one end stands the "New Church" and at the other the town hall. Both are absolute eye-catchers. A variety of cafés, restaurants, and specialty shops also line the square.

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2.23 km

Beestenmarkt

Highlight • Settlement

From 1595 to 1972, the square was the site for the Delft cattle markets, where farmers from the Westland showed their cattle. Source: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beestenmarkt_(Delft)

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2.93 km

Oude Delft Canal

Highlight • River

Oude Delft is one of the oldest streets in Delft with beautiful old houses and bridges over the canal.

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3.94 km

Prinsenhof Museum, Delft

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum about William of Orange etc.

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3.97 km

Prinsenhof, Delft

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1645 the Saai- en Lakenhal was housed in the Sint Agatha Monastery, now better known as the Prinsenhof. Source: delftopzondag.nl/nieuws/vaste-rubrieken/81443/dubbel-delft-22-mei-2016

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4.57 km

View of the Old Church and Old Delft from the Roos Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The origins of Delft's oldest church date back to the dark beginnings of the Middle Ages. Around 1050, a small tuff stone church, measuring approximately 12 by 30 meters, likely already stood in the settlement along the Delf River. When Count William II granted the bustling town of Delft city rights in 1246, that was considered the official "birth year" of the Oude Kerk (Old Church). So, the church actually has two birth years. From the very beginning, the Oude Kerk stood directly on the Delf, the old word for "canal," from which Delft takes its name. When they wanted to add a tower to the church in 1325, there was no space. Therefore, the water was likely diverted and the canal filled in. Thus, the tower was partially built on an old canal. However, this proved to be an inadequate foundation for the heavy stones. Even during construction, the tower began to subside. Fortunately, they managed to stabilize it—temporarily—before continuing the brickwork. Hence the "bend" in the tower, which is clearly visible from a distance. The leaning tower—also jokingly called "Crooked Jan"—has now been fully stabilized.

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8.10 km

The Blue Heart of Delft

Highlight • Monument

A blue heart made of steel and glass as a symbol of Delft.

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9.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.61 km

2.91 km

1.44 km

1.13 km

707 m

Surfaces

7.67 km

1.69 km

437 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

21°C

17°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 18, 2023,Delft-Erkundung

Today it was time again for one of my favorite cities - Delft. Delft is a lively, charming little town. Typically Dutch with canals, countless bridges, brick houses, an incredible number of cyclists, delicious food, beer 🍺 and of course cheese.
Have fun looking through the pictures.

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August 1, 2026,Dagje Delft met de Oude & de Nieuwe Kerk in de hoofdrol

This beautiful Delft round trip I walked last year in September and I came home so enthusiastic that my wife immediately said: 'Ohhh... I want that too!' And the day before yesterday she says to me: 'Would you like to take that walk in Delft tomorrow?' Well, of course I didn't say no and so the next day we were …

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September 14, 2025,Rondje Delft

What a lovely city! Because of Open Monument Day, we also went up the water tower, which offers a beautiful view of the city.

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September 28, 2025,Herfst in Delft 😎🍂🍁

I can't imagine a more beautiful day to explore Delft for the first time. A gorgeous, late summery autumn day combined with Delft's beautiful, historic, and charming city center was a true walking delight, a perfect example of being in the right place at the right time... luck, timing, or effective planning? Who cares, I had a blast! 🍀😇🙏

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May 28, 2022,Stadswandeling Delft Nederland

A visit to the Beautiful Delft and not for the Delft blue, but I let the past come to life as I walk along canals, churches and mansions.
The 2 biggest attractions are the old and the new church.
The old church resembles the tower of Pisa, although it is not the shape, but they are both a bit slanted. …

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January 28, 2023,Delft de stad van Vermeer en Fabritius

You can read a complete description of the walk here westphil.nl/wplive/een-stadswandeling-in-delft.

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September 9, 2025,🇳🇱 Delft | Kunstroute Centrumwandeling (Honden Aangelijnd)

To round off our mini-vacation in Belgium, we'd planned a lovely walk on the last day. And then, the icing on the cake, fries with sauerkraut in Maastricht. A plan we were both looking forward to. Rianne had already whetted my appetite; I'd never tasted it before.

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September 13, 2025,Delft / Open Monumenten Tag

Today we explored Delft in pouring rain.
What we didn't know is that every second Saturday in September is "Monuments Day."
All public buildings, churches, and museums are open, and admission is free.
Marching bands also crisscross the old town for several hours.

Accordingly, the city is packed.
But you can still find quiet corners.

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Oostpoort, Delft – Oude Delft Canal loop from Delft

Oostpoort, Delft

Delft Market Square

Beestenmarkt

Oude Delft Canal

Prinsenhof Museum, Delft

Prinsenhof, Delft

View of the Old Church and Old Delft from the Roos Bridge

The Blue Heart of Delft

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