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Morspoort, Leiden – Academy Building, Leiden loop from De Vink

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Leiden

Morspoort, Leiden – Academy Building, Leiden loop from De Vink

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4.4

(38)

213

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Morspoort, Leiden – Academy Building, Leiden loop from De Vink

06:39

26.3km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.6 km for 4.51 km

Open: • April 1-September 30: 9:00 AM-7:30 PM • October 1-March 31, Public holidays & Tuesday-Sunday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • October 1-March 31, Monday

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.77 km

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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2.78 km

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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4.74 km

Pieterskerk, Leiden

Highlight • Religious Site

The Pieterskerk is the oldest church in Leiden. It dates from 1121 and was later expanded several times. Saint Peter (also known as Petrus) is the city's patron saint.

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4.92 km

Academy Building, Leiden

Highlight • Historical Site

Leiden University is the oldest university in our country. It was founded in 1575. The university has seven faculties. Everywhere in the city you notice that Leiden is a university city. King Willem-Alexander and Rembrandt, among others, have studied at the university.

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5.45 km

View of the Leiden Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Leiden Observatory was founded in 1633 as an observatory at Leiden University in the Dutch city of Leiden. The Observatory is the oldest existing university observatory in the world. Snellius's quadrant was placed on the roof of the Academy Building on the Rapenburg in Leiden.

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8.47 km

Rijn-Schiekanaal Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

11.5 km

Westerburg Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

15.6 km

Dobbewatering

Lake

16.5 km

Entrance to De Horsten

Highlight • Monument

Nice bike path, nice entrance gate

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18.6 km

De Horsten

Nature Reserve

26.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

10.1 km

2.79 km

2.12 km

756 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

8.74 km

4.71 km

524 m

475 m

379 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

22°C

13°C

23 %

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Comments

November 17, 2023,Tour 2: Wassenaar - Leiden (Marskramerpad)

Today part 2 of the Marskramerpad, a walk with a royal touch. I parked the car at the train station in Voorschoten and took the bus to the starting point, from where you walk towards The Royal Estates De Horsten. De Horsten is the result of three purchases by Prince Frederik, namely: Raephorst, Eikenhorst and Ter Horst. Starting at Raephorst …

March 9, 2026,Marskramerpad, E 11, traject Leiden Wassenaar

You can watch the video footage of the walk here:

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September 7, 2024,Marskramerpad (LAW 3) - Van Leiden naar Wassenaar

Parked the car in Wassenaar and from there took the bus to Leiden central station.
The first part of the stage goes through the beautiful old city centre of course. Then a lesser part through a 1960s district.
As soon as that is behind me, a beautiful park follows and a part along the Rijn Schie canal. The nice weather …

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November 21, 2021,Marskramerpad 2 Wassenaar - Leiden

The second leg of the Marskramerpad was also fun. First through the Horsten, beautiful in autumn colours. With a bit of sunshine! Then through beautiful Voorschoten and another round through old Leiden. Lovely walk with my sister!

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September 26, 2025,Marskramerpad etappe 19: Leiden - Wassenaar

The Marskramerpad starts with a loop through Leiden. Always worth it. Then, along the water to Voorschoten, you'll eventually cross under the railway and arrive at the Royal De Horsten Estate. I also recommend the Slow Walk here, which I walked in the spring.

One more stage to go.

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November 2, 2024,Marskramerpad etappe Leiden- Wassenaar Zuid

Tip, do not take the Houtlaan bus stop, as in this recorded route. But Stoeplaan, where bus 43 and 44 regularly pass by.

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June 21, 2023,Marskramerpad 19 en 20a Wassenaar Houtlaan-Leiden

Nice stage. Sometimes I am so surprised that you can walk in such a beautiful rural area in an urbanized area. Somewhere in Leiden I get off the path faster than intended, on my way to the central station.

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Morspoort, Leiden – Academy Building, Leiden loop from De Vink

View of Molen De Put

Morspoort, Leiden

Pieterskerk, Leiden

Academy Building, Leiden

View of the Leiden Observatory

Rijn-Schiekanaal Riverside Path

Westerburg Bridge

Entrance to De Horsten

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