Skeelering is an activity I've enjoyed doing since I was young. Running is not my thing and walking got a little tired after a while too. Now that the temperatures are starting to rise and the sun is shining more, it is great to get out and skate through Amersfoort again. I prefer to follow the skating route along the Eem. During this route you skate on a fine road and you can make the route as long as you want.
Getting started right away? You can find the skate route at the bottom of the blog.
They See Me Rollin
I’ll start the route at the beautiful Koppelpoort. No matter how long you’ve lived in Amersfoort, this fairytale-like land and water gate never gets old. From here, you’ll skate on through and pass by various spots—a lovely mix of old and new, but also plenty of nature.
You are about +/- 90 minutes on the road and have covered about 12 km after this round trip. In the beginning the road can be a bit bumpy, but along the Eem you have a good paved stretch. This is what you can expect from the route:
Are you a die-hard enthusiast looking to rack up even more kilometers? Then, instead of following the Amsterdamseweg toward the city center, turn right after the Harley-Davidson Motor Show toward Superfun. From there, you can continue the route via The Amersfoort Zoo , back to the good old city center.
Why this rollerblading route?
What makes this route special is that it takes you past various spots in Amersfoort, allowing you to experience the city’s diversity. You start at a unique starting point, de Koppelpoort, and within a few kilometers, you’ll reach the Eem River. Here, you’ll ride through serene natural surroundings and past historic bunkers. Even though you’re close to the city center, you’ll still feel a world away from the bustling downtown.
In addition, the nice thing about this route is that along the Eem you have many opportunities to rest. You can even have a picnic on one of the picnic benches or just relax in the grass. You won't get bored for a second during this route because you will see something different every time!
Time for a tasty finale
After your rollerblading workout, it's important to reward yourself. I did that with a cappucino at KROAST. But there are many more coffee shops in Amersfoort you can visit. Check out the Amersfoort coffee bucket list for inspiration.
Don't feel like coffee and are you ready to cool down? Then you can end your rollerblading adventure with an ice cream at one of the many ice cream parlors in Amersfoort. Think for example of Vitelli or Tutti Gelati.
Ready to rollerblade
Are you going to follow the skate route yourself? Or do you know another fun route through Amersfoort? Let us know at tijdvoor@amersfoort.nl or tag us on social media with the hashtag #skeelereninamersfoort. Have fun!
Tip: Doyou want to learn the basic skills of inline skating first? Then join Start2Skate at IJsvereniging AIJV. If you get the hang of it, you can eventually skate routes within a tour group. This way you can discover even more beautiful places around Amersfoort!