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.

Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
Oosterwolde - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 14
Oosterwolde - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 14
Herbaijum - Berlikum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 10
Herbaijum - Berlikum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 10
Wandelen tussen water en land in Waterland
Wandelen tussen water en land in Waterland
Garyp - De Veenhoop | Section 3 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Garyp - De Veenhoop | Section 3 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Wolvega - Blesdijke - Lendevallei | Circular Walk 10 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Wolvega - Blesdijke - Lendevallei | Circular Walk 10 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Jolderenbos, Rijsterbos en Elfbergen
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Jolderenbos, Rijsterbos en Elfbergen
Rondwandeling Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen, Ee en Lauwersmeer
Rondwandeling Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen, Ee en Lauwersmeer
Wijnjewoude - Lippenhuizen | Section 7 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Wijnjewoude - Lippenhuizen | Section 7 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Landschapsvariatie door midden Fryslân - b
Landschapsvariatie door midden Fryslân - b
De Veenhoop - Drachten | Section 4 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
De Veenhoop - Drachten | Section 4 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Lauwersoog - Zoutkamp | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 1
Lauwersoog - Zoutkamp | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 1
Nij Beets - Olterterp | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 9
Nij Beets - Olterterp | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 9
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!

Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum
Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route
Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - I
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - I
Fietsroute Balk – Heeg en vaartocht Heeg – Balk
Fietsroute Balk – Heeg en vaartocht Heeg – Balk
Langs de oevers van de Waddenzee en het Lauwersmeer
Langs de oevers van de Waddenzee en het Lauwersmeer
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WADDEN REGION — FRIESLAND — PART 2
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WADDEN REGION — FRIESLAND — PART 2
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum
Historical and cultural cycling tour through the former municipality of Menaldumadeel
Historical and cultural cycling tour through the former municipality of Menaldumadeel
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.

Staandemastroute (Harlingen - Lauwersoog)
Staandemastroute (Harlingen - Lauwersoog)
Fietsroute Balk – Heeg en vaartocht Heeg – Balk
Fietsroute Balk – Heeg en vaartocht Heeg – Balk
Vaarroute met oorlogsverhalen Oudega | augmented reality route
Vaarroute met oorlogsverhalen Oudega | augmented reality route
Nieuweschoot naar Oudeschoot | Suproute
Nieuweschoot naar Oudeschoot | Suproute
Waterbeleefroute: Waterstadstour | Binnenstad Leeuwarden
Waterbeleefroute: Waterstadstour | Binnenstad Leeuwarden
Fietsroute Heeg – Balk en vaartocht Balk – Heeg
Fietsroute Heeg – Balk en vaartocht Balk – Heeg
Duurzame vaarroute Grien Blau | Zuidwest Friesland
Duurzame vaarroute Grien Blau | Zuidwest Friesland
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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.