Only four kilometers from the city Amsterdam Woods, or Amsterdamse Bos as it is known in Dutch, is one of the largest city parks in Europe, covering almost 1000 hectares, or three times as much land as New York’s Central Park. Canals and lakes break up the park and offer opportunities for canoeing, boating and fishing in addition to the many land-based activities.

A Brief History of Amsterdam Woods

Incredibly, the woods were created entirely by man, having been planted as part of a project to give work to unemployed people during the Great Depression. More than 50,000 people worked on the project between 1934 and 1967, and during that time they transformed the area from a disused wetland into a thriving forest and recreational area.

Walking and Cycling in Amsterdamse Bos

Of the 116 miles of trails in the park 85 are for walking and 31 for cycling, but you’ll find that most of the walking trails are wide enough for bikes too, provided that you watch out for those on foot. The tracks wind in and out of the forest, passing gentle meadows and huge grassy fields that have been set aside for games and sport.

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