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Old Church, Delft – Oostpoort, Delft loop from Delft

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Netherlands

South Holland

Delft

Old Church, Delft – Oostpoort, Delft loop from Delft

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Old Church, Delft – Oostpoort, Delft loop from Delft

01:24

5.53km

10m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 237 m for 23 m

After 3.28 km for 10 m

After 3.35 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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974 m

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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1.33 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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1.41 km

Gemeenlandshuis of Delfland

Highlight • Historical Site

The Gemeenlandshuis in Delft, in the Dutch province of South Holland, is the headquarters of the Delfland Water Board. The late-Gothic house at Oude Delft 167 was built in 1505. The first owner was Jan de Heuyter, sheriff of Delft and bailiff of Delfland. He was also the tenant of the hop excise duty. The house was therefore also called "House with the Bells" after its interior decoration featuring hop cones. Due to the De Huyter family's collaboration with the Spanish, they were evicted in 1572 and the house was confiscated. The house then temporarily housed the Court of Holland before being converted into 's Heeren Herberghe, a lodging house for important guests of the city and the States of Holland. Later, the building served as the residence of Philip, Count of Hohenlohe, who was married to Maria of Nassau, a daughter of William of Orange. The Delfland Water Board has been located there since 1645.

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1.47 km

Prinsenhof Museum, Delft

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum about William of Orange etc.

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1.58 km

Old Church, Delft

Highlight • Religious Site

Delft has two big churches: Nieuwe and oude kerk. It is possible to visit both with one ticket. Be aware of entrance fees you have to pay in the Netherlands. It is also possible to visit the tower but not in bad wether situations.

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2.19 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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3.27 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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5.45 km

Path Along the Water

Highlight • Trail

With seating on the water

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5.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.03 km

1.83 km

836 m

806 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

634 m

409 m

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Old Church, Delft – Oostpoort, Delft loop from Delft

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

Prinsenhof, Delft

Gemeenlandshuis of Delfland

Prinsenhof Museum, Delft

Old Church, Delft

The Blue Heart of Delft

Oostpoort, Delft

Path Along the Water

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