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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Heerenveen - Aldeboarn | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 12
Heerenveen - Aldeboarn | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 12(21.7 km)Heerenveen -
Ossenzijl - Wolvega | Stellingenpad: etappe 7
Ossenzijl - Wolvega | Stellingenpad: etappe 7(13.5 km)Ossenzijl -
Op ontdekking tussen Boarn en Akkrum | Wandelroute
Op ontdekking tussen Boarn en Akkrum | Wandelroute(13.8 km)Aldeboarn -
St. Jacobiparochie-Franeker | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 7
St. Jacobiparochie-Franeker | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 7(22.3 km)St.-Jacobiparochie -
Circular walk between Warns, Laaxum and Skarl
Circular walk between Warns, Laaxum and Skarl(6.7 km)Warns -
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail(21.0 km)Eernewoude -
Oosterwolde - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 14
Oosterwolde - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 14(12.1 km)Makkinga -
Workum - Bolsward | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 7
Workum - Bolsward | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 7(17.4 km)Workum -
The fleeing and fighting occupier cornered | Liberation route
The fleeing and fighting occupier cornered | Liberation route(25.6 km)Kornwerderzand -
Wandelen door het onverwachte Friese landschap
Wandelen door het onverwachte Friese landschap(46.0 km)Lemmer -
Wijnjeterper Skar - Lippenhuizen |Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 3
Wijnjeterper Skar - Lippenhuizen |Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 3(17.0 km)Wijnjewoude -
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 -
Aldtsjerk – Damwâld | Section 3 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Aldtsjerk – Damwâld | Section 3 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area(16.1 km)Aldtsjerk -
Schiermonnikoog | Circular Walk 1 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Schiermonnikoog | Circular Walk 1 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(15.4 km)Schiermonnikoog
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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Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied(41.7 km)Leeuwarden -
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje(15.7 km)Sneek -
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route(64.0 km)Dronryp -
Fietsroute midden Friesland: Akkrum, Heerenveen, De Deelen
Fietsroute midden Friesland: Akkrum, Heerenveen, De Deelen(40.0 km)Akkrum -
Ontdek Nationaal Landschap Zuidwest Fryslân
Ontdek Nationaal Landschap Zuidwest Fryslân(55.2 km)Woudsend -
Het Andere Friesland: Heerenveen-Mildam-Oranjewoud
Het Andere Friesland: Heerenveen-Mildam-Oranjewoud(22.8 km)Heerenveen -
Het Andere Friesland: Jubbega-Hoornsterzwaag-Oranjewoud
Het Andere Friesland: Jubbega-Hoornsterzwaag-Oranjewoud(55.7 km)Jubbega -
Heerenveen-De Heide: waterrijk Friesland
Heerenveen-De Heide: waterrijk Friesland(38.7 km)Heerenveen
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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Heerenveen - Aldeboarn | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 12
Heerenveen - Aldeboarn | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 12(21.7 km)Heerenveen -
Ossenzijl - Wolvega | Stellingenpad: etappe 7
Ossenzijl - Wolvega | Stellingenpad: etappe 7(13.5 km)Ossenzijl -
Op ontdekking tussen Boarn en Akkrum | Wandelroute
Op ontdekking tussen Boarn en Akkrum | Wandelroute(13.8 km)Aldeboarn -
Rondje Compagnonsbossen | SUP- en kanoroute
Rondje Compagnonsbossen | SUP- en kanoroute(8.2 km)Ravenswoud -
St. Jacobiparochie-Franeker | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 7
St. Jacobiparochie-Franeker | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 7(22.3 km)St.-Jacobiparochie -
Terherne - Terkaple - Akmarijp - Goingarijp | Vaarroute
Terherne - Terkaple - Akmarijp - Goingarijp | Vaarroute(16.1 km)Terherne -
Circular walk between Warns, Laaxum and Skarl
Circular walk between Warns, Laaxum and Skarl(6.7 km)Warns -
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail(21.0 km)Eernewoude -
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied(41.7 km)Leeuwarden -
Oosterwolde - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 14
Oosterwolde - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 14(12.1 km)Makkinga -
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje(15.7 km)Sneek -
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route(64.0 km)Dronryp -
Workum - Bolsward | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 7
Workum - Bolsward | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 7(17.4 km)Workum -
Fietsroute midden Friesland: Akkrum, Heerenveen, De Deelen
Fietsroute midden Friesland: Akkrum, Heerenveen, De Deelen(40.0 km)Akkrum
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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.