Groothoofd Gate – Kuipershaven, Dordrecht loop from Dordrecht

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Netherlands

South Holland

Dordrecht

Groothoofd Gate – Kuipershaven, Dordrecht loop from Dordrecht

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Groothoofd Gate – Kuipershaven, Dordrecht loop from Dordrecht

01:53

7.43km

20m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 2.56 km for 9 m

After 3.81 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.91 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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2.65 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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2.82 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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3.62 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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4.84 km

De Grachtwacht Mural at Voorstraathaven

Highlight • Monument

The Grachtwacht was painted by Dordrecht artists; Frans Kromeich and Rob van Kooten. On the wall are Dordrecht residents Johan De Witt, Cornelis De Witt, Ary Scheffer, Albert Cuyp and Ferdinand Bol.

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6.10 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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6.13 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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6.98 km

St. Boniface Church, Dordrecht

Highlight • Religious Site

The Bonifatius Church can be considered a Neoclassical hall church. In the 19th century, many churches had to be built under the supervision of the Water Board, hence the term "Water Board church." This church now houses the Bibelot youth club.

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7.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

1.88 km

1.52 km

739 m

197 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

376 m

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

18°C

11°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

August 21, 2024,City walk Dordrecht

Photo spam alert 🚨of an absolutely fabulous city 🥰

April 22, 2026,🇳🇱 Stadtspaziergang Dordrecht

Small walk through the oldest city in Holland (i.e. the provinces of North and South Holland) and for that reason alone worth a visit - beautifully situated on the water, with a historic city center and more than 1,000 (!) monuments.

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February 19, 2023,Dordrecht 🥰

Made a stopover in Dordrecht on the way home from Rotterdam.
Nice little old town 🥰

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October 16, 2023,Wanderung

Nice city tour, there are also interesting museums

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April 29, 2026,Klein rondje Dordt

Beautiful town with the highlight being the 'Water and Light' exhibition about William Turner at the Museum Dordrecht.

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August 6, 2022,Rondleiding door Dordrecht

Just after everyone's vacation, finally time for a long-planned activity, a tour of Dordrecht by none more than Hans Tims. Also known in the city for its striking Tims Toms vans, whether they are red, yellow or green. In addition to an almost unlimited passion for percussion, Hans also has an enormous knowledge of everything that has to do with …

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March 3, 2023,Stadswandeling Dordrecht

Walk through beautiful Dordrecht. Along the Grote Kerk with the crooked tower (where have I seen that before) and the monument to the brothers Johan and Cornelis de Witt who, despite their merits in the so-called Stadholderless era after the 80-year war, were eventually lynched by the people . Across the square past the imposing town hall, to the tranquil …

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August 1, 2022,Dordrecht die älteste Stadt Hollands 01.08.22

Visited the oldest city in Holland today. Unfortunately, there are many morbid places. It's a quieter city. A few places and shops are quite unusual (good).😀

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