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Kuipershaven, Dordrecht – Groothoofd Gate loop from Zwijndrecht

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Kuipershaven, Dordrecht – Groothoofd Gate loop from Zwijndrecht

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Kuipershaven, Dordrecht – Groothoofd Gate loop from Zwijndrecht

04:14

16.7km

40m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 1.25 km for 51 m

After 3.40 km for 9 m

After 4.63 km for 17 m

After 6.70 km for 9 m

After 15.4 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.74 km

Kalkhaven

Lake

2.73 km

Wijnhaven, Dordrecht

Highlight • Structure

The Oude Haven, as the Wijnhaven used to be called, played a central role in shipping and the (wine) trade in the city, and helped ensure that Dordrecht grew into the most prosperous and powerful city in the country. The many buildings on the monumental Wijnstraat still bear witness to this. (Photo: Dordrecht Regional Archives)

Napoleon docked at the Groothoofd on Saturday, October 5, 1811. The Dordrecht authorities were probably still alert when Napoleon's yacht arrived between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. The French emperor immediately changed into a sloop and was rowed via the Wijnhaven to the Voorstraatshaven. There he met the hastily rushed notables, who exhausted themselves in apologizing.

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4.15 km

Statue of Johan and Cornelis de Witt

Highlight • Monument

The bronze statue stands on a pedestal and is framed by a higher, projecting central section. On either side is a wall with corner pilasters and bevelled corners, both sides show a quotation from the satirical piece Palamedes (1625) by Joost van den Vondel:

ON THE LORD AND MASTER JOHAN DE WITT
THE COUNCIL PENSIONARY OF HOLLAND
HIS DEATH, ALTHOUGH UNDESERVED, HOLLAND WILL ETERNALLY SORRY
HE DIED FOR THE FATHERLAND, A MARTYR OF STATE
THE TIME AND HAS NEVER TAKEN AWAY
THE NAME AND REMNANT OF THE PIOUS
FOR AFTER THEY HAVE PASSED AWAY
THIS VIRTUE SHINES FOR EVERYONE

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4.84 km

Catharijne Gate, Dordrecht

Highlight • Monument

The Catharijnepoort in the South Holland city of Dordrecht is located on the Hooikade on the Oude Maas. The Catharijne or Katrijnenpoort, which dates from 1652, was intended to provide access to the Hooikade after the Maartensgat was dug. It is a simple passage between wooded pilasters with entablature. Keystone with mask in the gate arch. The frieze is dated: 1652. Completely made of natural stone. Graceful hipped roof. The land side, in brick, is very simple.

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6.38 km

Steamship Pieter Boele

Highlight • Monument

The Pieter Boele was built in 1893 by the P. Boele shipyard in Slikkerveer in the style of the then common Rhine tugs. The tug served on the Rhine under the name “Speculant” until 1965.

In 1972 the ship was renamed after the name of the shipbuilder Pieter Boele. Since 1987, the ship has been kept in a working condition under the management of the “Dordt in Stoom” foundation with the help of approximately 25 volunteers.

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6.41 km

Damiate Bridge and Kuipershaven Warehouse

Highlight • Bridge

From this bridge you have a beautiful view of the three-way intersection.

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6.45 km

Kuipershaven, Dordrecht

Highlight • River

Kuipershaven in Dordrecht is a historic quay in the city center, known for its 17th- and 18th-century warehouses and monumental buildings, such as Kuipershaven 20-21 and the former rectory at number 40. The area is popular for its authentic atmosphere and photogenic appearance.

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6.63 km

Groothoofd Gate

Highlight • Monument

This 15th century city gate of Dordrecht is a national monument. The gate has fairly thin walls, but did not serve as a defensive gate. The Groothoofdspoort was intended as an elegant entrance to the city. The gate was restored in the early 1970s.

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8.62 km

Walbrug

Highlight • Bridge

From 300m away the bridge looks like a whale fin

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16.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

5.29 km

3.97 km

1.18 km

205 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

3.48 km

1.38 km

109 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

26°C

14°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 31, 2024,Dordrecht aan het water

A beautiful walk! By train to Dordrecht and from the station a beautiful walk along the water, old warehouses and beautiful mansions. We were lucky: we got a tour of a national monument from the very nice owner.

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January 21, 2024,🌭🏰 Frikandellentocht door het historische centrum Dordrecht 🥾✨. Zuid-Holland NL

🚶‍♂️🌭 Had a great day in Dordrecht! Today we walked the Frikandellentocht, 12 km through the historic center. 🏰
🌇 Beautiful route with narrow streets and picturesque harbors. 🌊🏞️

Great organized by Natasja! 👩‍💼🌐 Check out her FB profile frikandellentocht Dordrecht for more walking adventures: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067046557720.

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Kuipershaven, Dordrecht – Groothoofd Gate loop from Zwijndrecht

Wijnhaven, Dordrecht

Statue of Johan and Cornelis de Witt

Catharijne Gate, Dordrecht

Steamship Pieter Boele

Damiate Bridge and Kuipershaven Warehouse

Kuipershaven, Dordrecht

Groothoofd Gate

Walbrug

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