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.

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Zoutkamp - Kollumeroord | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 2
Zoutkamp - Kollumeroord | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 2(17.5 km)Zoutkamp -
Mantgum - Sneek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 2
Mantgum - Sneek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 2(18.6 km)Mantgum -
Nij Beets - Olterterp | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 9
Nij Beets - Olterterp | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 9(16.2 km)Nij Beets -
Buitenpost - Veenklooster | Circular Walk 6 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Buitenpost - Veenklooster | Circular Walk 6 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(15.0 km)Buitenpost -
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8(23.3 km)Franeker -
Kollum – De Kooten | Section 5 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Kollum – De Kooten | Section 5 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area(17.3 km)Kollum -
Oosterwolde - Drents Friese Wold | Circular Walk 9 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Oosterwolde - Drents Friese Wold | Circular Walk 9 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(25.0 km)Oosterwolde -
Hegebeintum - Ferwert | augmented reality route
Hegebeintum - Ferwert | augmented reality route(18.1 km)Hegebeintum -
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Elfbergen en Lycklamabos
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Elfbergen en Lycklamabos(11.5 km)Oudemirdum -
Rondje Oranjewoud | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 13
Rondje Oranjewoud | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 13(9.1 km)Oranjewoud -
Leeuwarden - Mantgum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 1
Leeuwarden - Mantgum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 1(21.5 km)Leeuwarden -
Oosterwolde - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 14
Oosterwolde - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 14(12.1 km)Makkinga -
Berlikum - Hallumerhoek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 11
Berlikum - Hallumerhoek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 11(15.7 km)Berlikum -
Anjum - Ezumazijl - Weerd Convent | Circular Walk 3 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Anjum - Ezumazijl - Weerd Convent | Circular Walk 3 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(22.0 km)Anjum
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!

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Het Andere Friesland: Jubbega-Hoornsterzwaag-Oranjewoud
Het Andere Friesland: Jubbega-Hoornsterzwaag-Oranjewoud(55.7 km)Jubbega -
South Loop of the De 8 van Grou Cycle and Ferry Route
South Loop of the De 8 van Grou Cycle and Ferry Route(34.7 km)Grou -
Langs de oevers van de Waddenzee en het Lauwersmeer
Langs de oevers van de Waddenzee en het Lauwersmeer(45.4 km)Moddergat -
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje(15.7 km)Sneek -
Hegebeintum - Ferwert | augmented reality route
Hegebeintum - Ferwert | augmented reality route(18.1 km)Hegebeintum -
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV(55.0 km)Oentsjerk -
Van stad naar stad: Hindeloopen – Workum – Stavoren | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Hindeloopen – Workum – Stavoren | Fietsrondje(38.1 km)Hindeloopen -
Fietsen langs het water van de Alde Feanen
Fietsen langs het water van de Alde Feanen(39.7 km)Earnewâld
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.

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Nieuweschoot - Oudeschoot | SUP- en kanoroute
Nieuweschoot - Oudeschoot | SUP- en kanoroute(5.1 km)Nieuweschoot -
Rondje centrum Leeuwarden | SUP- en kanoroute
Rondje centrum Leeuwarden | SUP- en kanoroute(1.5 km)Leeuwarden -
Rondje Franeker - Bolsward - Easterlittens | Vaarroute
Rondje Franeker - Bolsward - Easterlittens | Vaarroute(39.7 km)Franeker -
Rondje centrum Dokkum en het Grutdjip | SUP- en kanoroute
Rondje centrum Dokkum en het Grutdjip | SUP- en kanoroute(6.5 km)Oostrum -
Terherne - Terkaple - Akmarijp - Goingarijp | Vaarroute
Terherne - Terkaple - Akmarijp - Goingarijp | Vaarroute(16.1 km)Terherne -
Alternatief Fries traject Staande Mastroute | Vaarroute
Alternatief Fries traject Staande Mastroute | Vaarroute(62.6 km)Harlingen
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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.