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De Pijp Unveils Five Mapped Walking Trails, 1.2-8.4 Kilometres
De Pijp locals can now follow five mapped routes through neighborhood parks graded from 1.2 kilometres at beginner level to 8.4 kilometres at advanced.
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De Pijp now lists five walking trails inside Sarphatipark and along the Boerenwetering canal graded by exact distance and difficulty after a June 2026 mapping by the local district council.
Amsterdam recorded 22 percent more park visits in the first half of 2026 than the same period in 2025, according to city mobility data released last month. Residents seek outdoor options that fit work schedules and avoid crowded indoor gyms during peak summer months.
Sarphatipark contains the shortest loop, a flat 1.2 kilometre circuit around the central pond that starts at the entrance on 1e Van der Helststraat. The Boerenwetering path begins at the bridge on Ruysdaelkade and runs 4.7 kilometres south to the edge of De Pijp before turning back, with one short incline near the former factory buildings on the west bank.
City records show 68 percent of De Pijp households live within 400 metres of a green space, a figure released in the 2025 annual parks report. The new ratings assign beginner, intermediate and advanced labels using standard MET values measured on site in May.
Beginner and intermediate routes
The 1.2 kilometre Sarphatipark loop carries a beginner rating and takes most walkers 18 to 22 minutes. An intermediate option combines the park circuit with a 2.8 kilometre out-and-back along Ferdinand Bolstraat to the Albert Cuypmarkt gates, for a total of 4 kilometres on mostly paved surfaces.
Trail signs installed last week list cumulative distances every 500 metres and note benches at the 1 kilometre and 3 kilometre marks. District staff will update the online map every quarter.
Longer advanced option
The longest route follows the canal path north from Ceintuurbaan bridge, crosses into the adjacent Oosterpark section for an 8.4 kilometre loop and returns via the same route. Walkers complete it in roughly two hours at a steady pace.
Check the district website for current surface conditions before setting out and carry water on days above 25 degrees. Local walking groups meet at the Sarphatipark bandstand on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 07:30.