{"id":3215,"date":"2025-05-07T15:42:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/?p=3215"},"modified":"2025-05-07T15:42:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:42:31","slug":"review-een-ontdekkingstocht-bij-be-boulder-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/review-een-ontdekkingstocht-bij-be-boulder-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: A Journey of Discovery at Be Boulder Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last weekend, we were in Amsterdam for a day filled with culture, canals, and bouldering. After visiting a museum and taking a walk through the city, we decided to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/beboulder.nl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Be Boulder<\/a>. A bouldering gym in Amsterdam that is sure to surprise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First impression: height and vision<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon entering, the first thing you notice is the impressive height of the space. You could easily fit a climbing gym in here. The layout is unconventional, completely different from what we're used to in other bouldering gyms in the Netherlands. It's clear that an entrepreneur with a distinct vision is at the helm, and I always respect that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gym layout: creative and multi-layered<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The gym consists of multiple levels. Downstairs, you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two top-out walls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mushroom-shaped boulder with a top-out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various walls surrounding the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A solid overhang featuring a tunnel where you can try creative traverses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Be-Boulder-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Be-Boulder-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Be-Boulder-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Be-Boulder-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Be-Boulder.jpg 977w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beboulder-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beboulder-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beboulder-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beboulder-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beboulder-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beboulder.jpg 1107w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tunnel-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3218\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tunnel-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tunnel-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tunnel-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tunnel.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the first floor, there's a training area and smaller climbing walls. Every corner is put to use. Above that, a corridor offers traverse options and leads to an unexpected cave-like section with a foam pit. One level higher? Two trampolines await those who still have energy left after climbing. In short: a gym full of surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holds and difficulty level<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Be Boulder uses a numbering system from 3 to 7, with each number representing a grade. Grade 6 is especially broad, ranging from roughly 6A to 6C. The hardest boulder we spotted was a 7B.<br><br>What really stood out was the choice of holds. We came across many we had never encountered before, including holds from Stax, Arctic Grips, and the Dutch brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soulholds.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Soul Holds<\/a>. This adds a fresh challenge to every attempt. You never quite know what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boulder-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3219\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boulder-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boulder-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boulder-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boulder.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/traverse-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3220\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/traverse-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/traverse-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/traverse-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/traverse.jpg 1134w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our journey of discovery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, we started with a warm-up. The footholds felt a bit slippery, likely because there\u2019s no carpet on the mats. We then explored the boulders on the mushroom. For some of them, you can and have to climb on top, which creates an outdoor-like experience. <br><br>The gym truly feels like a journey of discovery. Boulders are tucked away in unexpected spots. As mentioned, you can also climb in the overhang, a tunnel featuring multiple traverses. The foam pit was a first for me. You climb around a soft pit and can literally fall into it. Nerve-wracking the first time, funny afterwards until you have to climb out, which is secretly the hardest part. <br><br>We wrapped up with a few top-outs downstairs, followed by a relaxing moment in the seating area where we discovered a small shop. Before heading out, we treated ourselves to a delicious pulled chicken burger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foam-pit-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foam-pit-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foam-pit-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foam-pit-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foam-pit-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foam-pit.jpg 1418w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"961\" src=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trampoline.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trampoline.jpg 721w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trampoline-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trampoline-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/burger-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/burger-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/burger-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/burger-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/burger-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/burger-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/burger.jpg 1183w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Be Boulder Amsterdam is a creative, unique gym that clearly sets itself apart from chains like Monk or Beest Boulders. The original layout, distinctive holds, and surprising features make it a joy to explore. And best of all: you can end your session with a tasty bite to eat.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Afgelopen weekend waren we in Amsterdam voor een dag vol cultuur, grachten en boulderen. Na een bezoek aan een museum en een wandeling door de stad, besloten we een kijkje [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3224,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[61,41,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3215","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-review","category-amsterdam","category-boulderen"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3215","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3215"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3215\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3226,"href":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3215\/revisions\/3226"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/climbingspot.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}