Routes in Friesland | Walking, cycling, boating and more
There’s nothing wrong with jumping in your car for a quick trip from Amsterdam to Holwerd. But you don’t have to do that in Friesland. It’s an area made for biking and walking. No mountains to face, no drops for taking your foot off the gas. There are winding paths through thirteen different landscapes and over rolling dikes. Watch out for the sheep when cycling over the dikes. They maintain our dikes but don’t take their fellow road users into consideration.
walking trails
Take a walk in Friesland! Whether you like long-distance walks or prefer a detour: Friesland.nl has all the walking routes ready for you. Here you will find hiking trails over winding dikes, through the Eleven Cities, along the water or deep through the forest. Go on foot through the varied Frisian landscape and enjoy every step. Our network of walking nodes ensures that you never get lost.

Rûntsje Ald Djip korte versie
Rûntsje Ald Djip korte versie
Wandelroute avontuurlijk Lauwersmeer
Wandelroute avontuurlijk Lauwersmeer
Wandelen tussen water en land in Waterland
Wandelen tussen water en land in Waterland
Wijnjewoude - Lippenhuizen | Section 7 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Wijnjewoude - Lippenhuizen | Section 7 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Schiermonnikoog | Circular Walk 1 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Schiermonnikoog | Circular Walk 1 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Workum - Bolsward | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 7
Workum - Bolsward | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 7
Dokkum - Niawier - Hantum | Circular Walk 4 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Dokkum - Niawier - Hantum | Circular Walk 4 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Historische wandel-/fietsroute RAAF-dorpen
Historische wandel-/fietsroute RAAF-dorpen
Burgum – Quatrebras | Section 1 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Burgum – Quatrebras | Section 1 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Bolsward - Makkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 9
Bolsward - Makkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 9
De Rink van der Velde Kuier
De Rink van der Velde Kuier
Donkerbroek - Bakkeveen - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 10
Donkerbroek - Bakkeveen - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 10
Jan Durkspolder Wetland Reserve Walk | De Alde Feanen National Park
Jan Durkspolder Wetland Reserve Walk | De Alde Feanen National Park
Heerenveen - Aldeboarn | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 12
Heerenveen - Aldeboarn | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 12
Drachten - Beetsterzwaag - Olterterp - Ureterp | Circular Walk 8 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Drachten - Beetsterzwaag - Olterterp - Ureterp | Circular Walk 8 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Geniet van de bijzondere vergezichten van It Bûtefjild
Geniet van de bijzondere vergezichten van It Bûtefjild
cycling routes
You see so much when you go cycling. Exploring Friesland is perfect by bike, because the best cycling junction network in the Netherlands is waiting for you here. We have plenty of choice of short and long cycling routes. For example, the routes take you past the famous Eleven Cities, but you will also discover undiscovered Frisian regions. Jump on your bike, e-bike, cargo bike or mountain bike!

Historical and cultural cycling tour through the former municipality of Menaldumadeel
Historical and cultural cycling tour through the former municipality of Menaldumadeel
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - I
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - I
Historische wandel-/fietsroute RAAF-dorpen
Historische wandel-/fietsroute RAAF-dorpen
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV
Section 1: Sneek - Stavoren | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Section 1: Sneek - Stavoren | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Fietsen à la carte - La Douce in Waterland
Fietsen à la carte - La Douce in Waterland
Volg de kerktorens van Súdwest Fryslân (lang)
Volg de kerktorens van Súdwest Fryslân (lang)
Vogels spotten langs Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer
Vogels spotten langs Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer
Rondje Fryske Wâlden en het Burgumer Mar
Rondje Fryske Wâlden en het Burgumer Mar
‘The Other Friesland’: Heerenveen - De Deelen - Oranjewoud
‘The Other Friesland’: Heerenveen - De Deelen - Oranjewoud
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - III
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - III
boating
Around the block by boat? Floating on the shiny waves in a dinghy? You feel in your waterway that you want to discover the Frisian lakes or undiscovered routes such as the Acht van Grou or the Turfroute. There is probably a route that you don't know like the back of your hand yet. Book a house on the water, rent a boat, order a picnic basket and go on the water.

Rondje Franeker - Bolsward - Easterlittens | Vaarroute
Rondje Franeker - Bolsward - Easterlittens | Vaarroute
Nieuweschoot - Oudeschoot | SUP- en kanoroute
Nieuweschoot - Oudeschoot | SUP- en kanoroute
Oorlogsverhalen Oudega | augmented reality Vaarroute
Oorlogsverhalen Oudega | augmented reality Vaarroute
Waterbeleefroute: Waterstadstour | Binnenstad Leeuwarden
Waterbeleefroute: Waterstadstour | Binnenstad Leeuwarden
Alternatief Fries traject Staande Mastroute | Vaarroute
Alternatief Fries traject Staande Mastroute | Vaarroute
Fietsroute Balk – Heeg en vaartocht Heeg – Balk
Fietsroute Balk – Heeg en vaartocht Heeg – Balk
Rondje centrum Dokkum en het Grutdjip | SUP- en kanoroute
Rondje centrum Dokkum en het Grutdjip | SUP- en kanoroute
Grien Blau Zuidwest Friesland | Duurzame vaarroute
Grien Blau Zuidwest Friesland | Duurzame vaarroute
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11fountains
11fountains
Friesland has the 11fountains; also called the new cultural heritage of Friesland. Eleven international top artists designed the 11fountains. Visit the fountains, listen to the splashing water and be inspired by the beautiful works of art. An 11fountains walking route is a short route, perfect to explore the city in an afternoon. While walking the route, there is plenty of time to wander off and explore the highlights along it.