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Galle Lighthouse – Dutch Gate (Galle Fort) loop from Galle

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Galle Lighthouse – Dutch Gate (Galle Fort) loop from Galle

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Galle Lighthouse – Dutch Gate (Galle Fort) loop from Galle

01:07

4.29km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.07 km

Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

2

1.25 km

Galle Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

At the Bastion Utrecht, at the southern end of the fort, is the lighthouse built in 1938, a little below is a small sandy beach for cooling off.

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3

1.67 km

Ancient Banyan Tree with Aerial Roots

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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1.67 km

Dutch Gate (Galle Fort)

Highlight • Historical Site

The old Dutch court still serves as the place of jurisdiction.

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5

1.67 km

Prince of Galle

Highlight • Historical Site

The Galle Fortress was built by the Dutch and, like the old town, is a World Heritage Site. It is the largest preserved fortress built by Europeans in South Asia. …

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6

1.67 km

Barefoot Shop

Highlight • Structure

Let yourself be pampered by the scents and tastes of Sri Lanka.

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7

1.67 km

Amangalla Hotel

Highlight • Historical Site

The Heritage Cafe & Bistro offers one of the best homemade and organic dishes / products in the Galle Fort. The ambience is also very nice.

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8

2.72 km

Galle Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful lighthouse in black and white color

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4.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

1.44 km

358 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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