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Best walking routes in Antwerp

23 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

4.2 scoreHills 0/105.9 kmBest May, Jun, Sep
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#1
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Antwerp in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

10 stops4.6 km1 h 45 min

4.6 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops10stops+12 mgain
5.7 sights7.5 efficiency0.2 hills6.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 4 h 25 min insides+12 m climb along route
  1. Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
  2. Museum Plantin-MoretusUNESCO
  3. Het Steen
  4. Brabo Fountain
  5. Onze-Lieve-VrouwekathedraalUNESCO
  6. Statue of Peter Paul Rubens
  7. Groenplaats
  8. Boerentoren
  9. Rubenshuis
  10. Antwerp-Central railway station
2–15 m

Photo: ViewpointUser:ManfreeedCC BY-SA 2.5

5.8/10
#2
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One Hour in Antwerp: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops1.6 km50 min

1.6 kmdistance50 minwith stops6stops+6 mgain
5.5 sights6.9 efficiency0.1 hills7.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+ up to 2 h 45 min insides+6 m climb along route
  1. Het Steen
  2. Brabo Fountain
  3. Onze-Lieve-VrouwekathedraalUNESCO
  4. Groenplaats
  5. Boerentoren
  6. Rubenshuis
4–10 m

Photo: ViewpointRolf KranzCC BY-SA 4.0

5.6/10
#3
Viewpoint

Antwerp in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

18 stops12.5 km4 h 20 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~6 h 20 min.

Inside: Rubenshuis (~1 h) + Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal (~1 h). Estimates only.

12.5 kmdistance4 h 20 minwith stops18stops~6 h 20 minfull day+39 mgain
4.6 sights7.3 efficiency0.7 hills7.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 45 min+ up to 7 h 25 min insides+39 m climb along route
  1. M HKA - Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst Antwerpen
  2. Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
  3. De Koninck Brewery
  4. Antwerp Zoo
  5. Antwerp-Central railway station
  6. The Begijnhof (beguinage)
  7. Rubenshuis (inside ~1 h)
  8. Boerentoren
  9. Groenplaats
  10. Statue of Peter Paul Rubens
  11. Museum Plantin-MoretusUNESCO
  12. Onze-Lieve-VrouwekathedraalUNESCO (inside ~1 h)
  13. Carolus Borromeuskerk
  14. Brabo Fountain
  15. Het Steen
  16. St. Paul's Church
  17. Museum aan de Stroom
  18. Red Star Line Museum
1–14 m

Photo: ViewpointDirkVECC BY-SA 3.0

5.3/10
#4
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Antwerp

Walking tour

11 stops7.6 km2 h 35 min

7.6 kmdistance2 h 35 minwith stops11stops+22 mgain
5.5 sights7.7 efficiency0.4 hills3.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+ up to 5 h 45 min insides+22 m climb along route
  1. Antwerp Zoo
  2. Antwerp-Central railway station
  3. Rubenshuis
  4. Boerentoren
  5. Statue of Peter Paul Rubens
  6. Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
  7. Onze-Lieve-VrouwekathedraalUNESCO
  8. Brabo Fountain
  9. Het Steen
  10. Museum aan de Stroom
  11. Red Star Line Museum
-1–15 m

Photo: ViewpointUnknownCC BY-SA 3.0

5.2/10
#5
Viewpoint

Castles & Fortresses of Antwerp

Castles Fortresses

5 stops4.4 km1 h 20 min

4.4 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+12 mgain
3.7 sights8.5 efficiency0.2 hills7.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 2 h 15 min insides+12 m climb along route
  1. Waterpoort
  2. Citadel of Antwerp
  3. Het Steen
  4. Brabo Fountain
  5. Antwerp-Central railway station
2–15 m

Photo: ViewpointPaul HermansCC BY-SA 3.0

5.1/10
#6
Viewpoint

Old Town of Antwerp in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops3.2 km1 h 30 min

3.2 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops8stops+6 mgain
3.5 sights7.4 efficiency0.1 hills9.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+6 m climb along route
  1. De Coninckplein
  2. St. James' Church, Antwerp
  3. Carolus Borromeuskerk
  4. Hendrik Conscienceplein
  5. St. Paul's Church
  6. Het Steen
  7. Onze-Lieve-VrouwekathedraalUNESCO
  8. Groenplaats
4–14 m

Photo: Viewpoint-wuppertalerCC BY 4.0

5.0/10
#7
Viewpoint

Parks of Antwerp in 2 Hours

Parks

5 stops3.4 km1 h 30 min

3.4 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops5stops+11 mgain
3.4 sights6.9 efficiency0.2 hills9.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+11 m climb along route
  1. Stadspark
  2. Plantentuin
  3. Antwerp-Central railway station
  4. Aquatopia
  5. Antwerp Zoo
2–11 m

Photo: ViewpointMark AhsmannCC BY-SA 3.0

4.9/10
#8
Viewpoint

Historisch Centrum, Antwerp: Walking Route

DistrictHistorisch Centrum

11 stops2.5 km1 h 25 min

2.5 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops11stops+5 mgain
4.2 sights6.9 efficiency0.1 hills7.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 3 h 25 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. St. Paul's Church
  2. Vleeshuis
  3. Het Steen
  4. Brabo Fountain
  5. Onze-Lieve-VrouwekathedraalUNESCO
  6. Hendrik Conscienceplein
  7. Carolus Borromeuskerk
  8. Boerentoren
  9. Groenplaats
  10. Statue of Peter Paul Rubens
  11. Museum Plantin-MoretusUNESCO
3–12 m

Photo: ViewpointZaironCC BY-SA 4.0

4.9/10
#9
Viewpoint

Museums of Antwerp in 2 Hours

Museums

8 stops4.3 km1 h 35 min

4.3 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops8stops+12 mgain
3.3 sights7.9 efficiency0.2 hills7.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 6 h 20 min insides+12 m climb along route
  1. Rubenshuis
  2. Maagdenhuismuseum
  3. Museum Plantin-MoretusUNESCO
  4. DIVA museum
  5. Vleeshuis
  6. Snijders&Rockox House
  7. Museum aan de Stroom
  8. Red Star Line Museum
1–13 m

Photo: ViewpointKlaus GrafCC BY 2.5

4.8/10
#10
Viewpoint

Churches & Cathedrals of Antwerp Walk

Churches

7 stops3.1 km1 h 40 min

3.1 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops7stops+5 mgain
2.7 sights7.5 efficiency0.1 hills8.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. St. James' Church, Antwerp
  2. Carolus Borromeuskerk
  3. St. Paul's Church
  4. St Walburga Church
  5. Onze-Lieve-VrouwekathedraalUNESCO
  6. St. Andrew's Church, Antwerp
  7. St. Michael's Abbey
4–14 m

Photo: ViewpointRolf KranzCC BY-SA 4.0

4.5/10
#11
Viewpoint

Squares of Antwerp Walk

Squares

8 stops3.5 km1 h 25 min

3.5 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops8stops+12 mgain
1.3 sights7.9 efficiency0.2 hills9.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+12 m climb along route
  1. De Coninckplein
  2. Koningin Astridplein
  3. Franklin Rooseveltplaats
  4. Wapper
  5. Hendrik Conscienceplein
  6. City Hall/Old Market Square
  7. Vrijdagmarkt
  8. Groenplaats
4–14 m

Photo: ViewpointWouter HagensCC BY-SA 3.0

4.1/10
#12
Viewpoint

Centraal Station, Antwerp: Walking Route

DistrictCentraal Station

8 stops3.4 km1 h 35 min

3.4 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops8stops+13 mgain
2.3 sights5.9 efficiency0.2 hills9.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 40 min insides+13 m climb along route
  1. Stadspark
  2. Diamond District
  3. Franklin Rooseveltplaats
  4. Koningin Astridplein
  5. Antwerp-Central railway station
  6. Koningin Elisabethzaal
  7. Antwerp Zoo
  8. Extra City Kunsthal
2–13 m

Photo: ViewpointSmiley.toeristCC BY-SA 3.0

4.1/10
#13
Viewpoint

Antwerp Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

11 stops5.5 km2 h 25 min

5.5 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops11stops+17 mgain
2.7 sights7.8 efficiency0.3 hills4.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+ up to 3 h 30 min insides+17 m climb along route
  1. De Coninckplein
  2. Franklin Rooseveltplaats
  3. St. James' Church, Antwerp
  4. Groenplaats
  5. Onze-Lieve-VrouwekathedraalUNESCO
  6. Hendrik Conscienceplein
  7. Carolus Borromeuskerk
  8. St. Paul's Church
  9. Het Steen
  10. St. Michael's Abbey
  11. Citadel of Antwerp
2–14 m

Photo: ViewpointLieven SmitsCC BY-SA 3.0

4.0/10
#14
Viewpoint

Antwerp Parks Walk

Parks

5 stops4.9 km1 h 55 min

4.9 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops5stops+16 mgain
2.4 sights7.6 efficiency0.3 hills6.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+16 m climb along route
  1. Stadspark
  2. Plantentuin
  3. Aquatopia
  4. Antwerp Zoo
  5. Park Spoor Noord
2–14 m

Photo: ViewpointOrrlingCC BY-SA 3.0

4.0/10
#15
Viewpoint

Zuid, Antwerp: Walking Route

DistrictZuid

9 stops2.8 km1 h 20 min

2.8 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops9stops+5 mgain
1.7 sights7.7 efficiency0.1 hills8.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 4 h 35 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Palace of Justice
  2. Waterpoort
  3. FotoMuseum
  4. M HKA - Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst Antwerpen
  5. Zuiderpershuis
  6. Monument Schelde Vrij
  7. Hollandse Synagoge
  8. Citadel of Antwerp
  9. Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
-2–10 m

Photo: ViewpointRicardalovesmonumentsCC BY-SA 4.0

4.0/10
#16
Viewpoint

Antwerp Loop Walk from Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal

Loop

27 stops6.2 km3 h 50 min

6.2 kmdistance3 h 50 minwith stops27stops+16 mgain
2.5 sights6.5 efficiency0.3 hills6.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 8 h 30 min insides+16 m climb along route
  1. Onze-Lieve-VrouwekathedraalUNESCO
  2. The hidden street Vlaeykensgang
  3. Brabo Fountain
  4. City Hall/Old Market Square
  5. DIVA museum
  6. Antwerp Ruien
  7. Museum De Reede
  8. Het Steen
  9. St Walburga Church
  10. Vleeshuis
  11. St. Paul's Church
  12. Hendrik Conscienceplein
  13. Carolus Borromeuskerk
  14. Snijders&Rockox House
  15. St. James' Church, Antwerp
  16. Paleis op de Meir
  17. Wapper
  18. Rubenshuis
  19. Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen
  20. Bourlaschouwburg
  21. Plantentuin
  22. Maagdenhuismuseum
  23. Boerentoren
  24. Groenplaats
  25. Statue of Peter Paul Rubens
  26. Vrijdagmarkt
  27. Museum Plantin-MoretusUNESCO
4–14 m

Photo: ViewpointPaul HermansCC BY 4.0

3.8/10
#17
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Antwerp in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops4.2 km1 h 40 min

4.2 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops8stops+10 mgain
0.8 sights8.1 efficiency0.2 hills8.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+10 m climb along route
  1. DIVA museum
  2. St. Michael's Abbey
  3. Bourlaschouwburg
  4. Wapper
  5. Paleis op de Meir
  6. Franklin Rooseveltplaats
  7. De Coninckplein
  8. Koningin Elisabethzaal
3–14 m

Photo: ViewpointAPKCC BY-SA 4.0

3.7/10
#18
Viewpoint

Statiekwartier, Antwerp: Walking Route

DistrictStatiekwartier

5 stops1.1 km45 min

1.1 kmdistance45 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
2.9 sights7.0 efficiency0.0 hills3.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 15 min+0 m climb along route
  1. Franklin Rooseveltplaats
  2. Koningin Astridplein
  3. Antwerp-Central railway station
  4. Koningin Elisabethzaal
  5. Antwerp Zoo
2–10 m

Photo: ViewpointDRG-fanCC BY-SA 4.0

3.7/10
#19
Viewpoint

Antwerp Museum Walk

Museums

11 stops8.2 km2 h 45 min

8.2 kmdistance2 h 45 minwith stops11stops+11 mgain
3.4 sights7.6 efficiency0.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 50 min+ up to 8 h 40 min insides+11 m climb along route
  1. Extra City Kunsthal
  2. Rubenshuis
  3. Maagdenhuismuseum
  4. Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
  5. M HKA - Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst Antwerpen
  6. Museum Plantin-MoretusUNESCO
  7. DIVA museum
  8. Vleeshuis
  9. Snijders&Rockox House
  10. Museum aan de Stroom
  11. Red Star Line Museum
1–16 m

Photo: ViewpointZinnekeCC BY-SA 3.0

3.6/10
#20
Viewpoint

2 Days in Antwerp: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days60 stops30.0 km

17.9 kmdistance6 h 50 minwith stops27stops+76 mgain
1.7 sights7.0 efficiency1.3 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 4 h+ up to 7 h 35 min insides+76 m climb along route
  1. Skyline
  2. St. Michael's Abbey
  3. Zuiderpershuis
  4. M HKA - Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst Antwerpen
  5. FotoMuseum
  6. Waterpoort
  7. Palace of Justice
  8. Citadel of Antwerp
  9. Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
  10. Hollandse Synagoge
  11. Monument Schelde Vrij
  12. Maagdenhuismuseum
  13. Plantentuin
  14. Bourlaschouwburg
  15. Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen
  16. Stadspark
  17. Diamond District
  18. Antwerp-Central railway station
  19. Koningin Elisabethzaal
  20. Koningin Astridplein
  21. Antwerp Zoo
  22. Extra City Kunsthal
  23. Romi Goldmuntz Synagogue
  24. De Koninck Brewery
  25. Nachtegalen Park
  26. Jain Temple of Antwerp
  27. Les PeupliersUNESCO
-2–32 m

Photo: ViewpointAd MeskensCC BY-SA 4.0

3.0/10
#21
Viewpoint

Easy Viewpoints Walk in Antwerp

Viewpoints

5 stops6.0 km1 h 35 min

6.0 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops5stops+10 mgain
1.4 sights6.6 efficiency0.2 hills2.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+10 m climb along route
  1. City Hall/Old Market Square
  2. Brabo Fountain
  3. Uitkijktoren Royerssluis
  4. Uitkijktoren Pomphuis
  5. Uitkijktoren
-2–11 m

Photo: ViewpointTania DeyCC BY-SA 3.0

2.8/10
#22
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Antwerp: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops6.0 km2 h 25 min

6.0 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops11stops+11 mgain
0.7 sights8.1 efficiency0.2 hills3.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 2 h 5 min insides+11 m climb along route
  1. DIVA museum
  2. Vrijdagmarkt
  3. St. Michael's Abbey
  4. St. Andrew's Church, Antwerp
  5. Bourlaschouwburg
  6. Paleis op de Meir
  7. Franklin Rooseveltplaats
  8. De Coninckplein
  9. Koningin Astridplein
  10. Koningin Elisabethzaal
  11. De Roma
4–14 m

Photo: ViewpointBert76CC BY-SA 4.0

2.8/10
#23
Viewpoint

Best Viewpoints in Antwerp: Walking Route

Viewpoints

5 stops7.2 km1 h 55 min

7.2 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops5stops+27 mgain
1.3 sights6.4 efficiency0.4 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+27 m climb along route
  1. Skyline
  2. Brabo Fountain
  3. Uitkijktoren Royerssluis
  4. Uitkijktoren Pomphuis
  5. Uitkijktoren
-2–14 m

Photo: ViewpointG.LantingCC BY 3.0

2.3/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Antwerp walking stats

From the 24 rated routes262 stops total62 unique places.

Most climb2 Days in Antwerp: Walking Itinerary — Day 1+76 m along route
Most stops / kmHistorisch Centrum, Antwerp: Walking Route4.5 stops per km
Least climbStatiekwartier, Antwerp: Walking Route+0 m along route
Most stairs2 Days in Antwerp: Walking Itinerary — Day 1~89 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest17.9 km1.1 km2 Days in Antwerp: Walking Itinerary — Day 1 / Statiekwartier, Antwerp: Walking Route
Places on routes62unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Antwerp FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
Antwerp in 2 Hours on Foot (4.6 km, 1 h 45 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Antwerp?
May, Jun, Sep are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Statiekwartier, Antwerp: Walking Route1.1 km, walking 15 min.
One hour in Antwerp?
One Hour in Antwerp: A Short Walk: walking 20 min, with stops 50 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Antwerp in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 18 stops, ~4 h 20 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 6 h 20 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.