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Leiden

Morspoort, Leiden – Rembrandt Park, Leiden loop from Leiden Centraal

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Netherlands
South Holland
Leiden

Morspoort, Leiden – Rembrandt Park, Leiden loop from Leiden Centraal

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(143)

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Morspoort, Leiden – Rembrandt Park, Leiden loop from Leiden Centraal

01:40

6.58km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 392 m for 342 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM • Saturday-Sunday: 9:30 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Train Station

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773 m

View of Molen De Put

Highlight • Monument

The (rebuilt in 1987) standard mill that looks out over the Galgewater here was originally at another location in the city.
In 1619, owner Jan Janzsoon Put moved his mill to this location at the Galgewater. He hoped to profit more from the westerly wind here.

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778 m

Morspoort, Leiden

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"Leiden had several city gates in the Middle Ages, with only the Morspoort and Zijlpoort preserved.The Morspoort is located in the western part of the city and was once not the most pleasant place to get to the city, as the bodies of the Fortunately, the Morspoort is now a magnificent monument with its striking dome and magnificent passageway.
Mors goes back to the word 'morass'. The western part of Leiden used to be a swampy pasture. When the Morspoort was completed in 1611, it was the most logical name for the gate. It was always staffed with guards and was part of a defensive wall that enclosed suffering. The dome of the Morspoort served for some time as a prison. "Source: holland.com/de/tourist/reiseziele/weitere-stadte/leiden/das-morspoort.htm

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1.09 km

Rembrandt Park, Leiden

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The Rembrandtpark also includes a funny sculpture by Rembrandt on a small hill and a Bruges with a windmill. The small park is definitely worth seeing.

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2.01 km

Old Observatory, Leiden

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The Old Observatory of Leiden is the oldest existing university observatory in the world.

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2.89 km

Aviary in Plantsoen Park, Leiden

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An aviary has been in the Plantsoen since 1867. In 1939 a new aviary was built which can still be seen in the park today.

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3.47 km

The Plantsoen is the oldest public city park in the city centre of Leiden. The park was constructed between 1835 and 1842.

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3.64 km

Hapynion Bridge

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Designed by the Belgian architectural firm Ney & Partners, 2020.

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4.55 km

Zijlpoort

Highlight • Monument

Around the gate there is a nice caffeteria with a terrace. Nice place to stop and have a bite on the sun.

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6.58 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.66 km

2.25 km

1.10 km

549 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

1.73 km

775 m

334 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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