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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Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
(10.5 km)Vledderveen -
De Kooten – Surhuizum | Section 6 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
De Kooten – Surhuizum | Section 6 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(18.3 km)Kootstertille -
Adellijke wandeling door Oentsjerk en Mûnein
Adellijke wandeling door Oentsjerk en Mûnein
(5.5 km)Oentsjerk -
Wolvega - De Hoeve - Oldeberkoop | Stellingenpad: etappe 8
Wolvega - De Hoeve - Oldeberkoop | Stellingenpad: etappe 8
(23.8 km)Wolvega -
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk
(6.9 km)Oentsjerk -
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
(3.4 km)Surhuisterveen -
Quatrebras – Aldtsjerk | Section 2 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Quatrebras – Aldtsjerk | Section 2 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(19.9 km)Quatrebras -
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
(60 km)Koarnjum -
Rondje om Opende vanuit Surhuisterveen
Rondje om Opende vanuit Surhuisterveen
(20.1 km)Surhuisterveen -
St. Jacobiparochie-Franeker | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 7
St. Jacobiparochie-Franeker | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 7
(22.3 km)St.-Jacobiparochie -
Lippenhuizen en beekdal Koningsdiep | wandelen langs de Turfroute
Lippenhuizen en beekdal Koningsdiep | wandelen langs de Turfroute
(15.5 km)Lippenhuizen -
Circular walk between Warns, Laaxum and Skarl
Circular walk between Warns, Laaxum and Skarl
(6.7 km)Warns -
Rottevalle – Opeinde | Section 8 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Rottevalle – Opeinde | Section 8 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(19.9 km)Rottevalle -
Hurdegaryp, Tytsjerk & Ryptsjerk: wandeling met variatie
Hurdegaryp, Tytsjerk & Ryptsjerk: wandeling met variatie
(8 km)Hurdegaryp -
Wouterswoude - Oenkerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 14
Wouterswoude - Oenkerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 14
(18.4 km)Wouterswoude -
Berltsum - Menaam - Kleaster Anjum | Rondjes om de kerken
Berltsum - Menaam - Kleaster Anjum | Rondjes om de kerken
(16.2 km)Berltsum -
Noardburgum: verhaal van heide, bos en natuur
Noardburgum: verhaal van heide, bos en natuur
(7 km)Noardburgum -
Oldeberkoop - Bontebok | Section 9 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Oldeberkoop - Bontebok | Section 9 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
(13.9 km)Oldeberkoop -
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
(10.5 km)Vledderveen -
De Kooten – Surhuizum | Section 6 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
De Kooten – Surhuizum | Section 6 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(18.3 km)Kootstertille -
Adellijke wandeling door Oentsjerk en Mûnein
Adellijke wandeling door Oentsjerk en Mûnein
(5.5 km)Oentsjerk -
Wolvega - De Hoeve - Oldeberkoop | Stellingenpad: etappe 8
Wolvega - De Hoeve - Oldeberkoop | Stellingenpad: etappe 8
(23.8 km)Wolvega -
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk
(6.9 km)Oentsjerk -
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
(3.4 km)Surhuisterveen -
Quatrebras – Aldtsjerk | Section 2 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Quatrebras – Aldtsjerk | Section 2 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(19.9 km)Quatrebras -
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
(60 km)Koarnjum -
Rondje om Opende vanuit Surhuisterveen
Rondje om Opende vanuit Surhuisterveen
(20.1 km)Surhuisterveen
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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Section 4: Dokkum - Sneek | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Section 4: Dokkum - Sneek | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
(53 km)Dokkum -
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 -
Edible Friesland - Leeuwarden-Burgum Food Route
Edible Friesland - Leeuwarden-Burgum Food Route
(39 km)Leeuwarden -
Van stad naar stad: IJlst - Workum - Bolsward - Sneek | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: IJlst - Workum - Bolsward - Sneek | Fietsrondje
(51 km)IJlst -
Rondje Rottige Meente - Wolvega | Fietsroute
Rondje Rottige Meente - Wolvega | Fietsroute
(41.5 km)Blesdijke -
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Noord Fryslân | Fietsroute
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Noord Fryslân | Fietsroute
(56 km)Leeuwarden -
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
(60 km)Koarnjum -
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Zuidoost Fryslân | Fietsroute
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Zuidoost Fryslân | Fietsroute
(38.5 km)Heerenveen -
Akkrum Terherne Poppenwier Irnsum | Fietsroute
Akkrum Terherne Poppenwier Irnsum | Fietsroute
(37.7 km)Akkrum -
Pure Architecture Route - Welcome to Manhattan Water Adventure Trail
Pure Architecture Route - Welcome to Manhattan Water Adventure Trail
(8.5 km)Leeuwarden -
Museum fietsroute Lemmer-Sloten-Oudemirdum
Museum fietsroute Lemmer-Sloten-Oudemirdum
(34.5 km)Lemmer -
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
(51 km)Stavoren -
Historical and cultural cycling tour through the former municipality of Menaldumadeel
Historical and cultural cycling tour through the former municipality of Menaldumadeel
(48 km)Leeuwarden -
Section 4: Dokkum - Sneek | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Section 4: Dokkum - Sneek | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
(53 km)Dokkum -
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 -
Edible Friesland - Leeuwarden-Burgum Food Route
Edible Friesland - Leeuwarden-Burgum Food Route
(39 km)Leeuwarden -
Van stad naar stad: IJlst - Workum - Bolsward - Sneek | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: IJlst - Workum - Bolsward - Sneek | Fietsrondje
(51 km)IJlst -
Rondje Rottige Meente - Wolvega | Fietsroute
Rondje Rottige Meente - Wolvega | Fietsroute
(41.5 km)Blesdijke -
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Noord Fryslân | Fietsroute
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Noord Fryslân | Fietsroute
(56 km)Leeuwarden -
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
(60 km)Koarnjum -
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Zuidoost Fryslân | Fietsroute
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Zuidoost Fryslân | Fietsroute
(38.5 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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In het spoor van de desperado's | Men- en ruiterroute
In het spoor van de desperado's | Men- en ruiterroute
(27 km)Boschoord -
Rottevalle – Opeinde | Section 8 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Rottevalle – Opeinde | Section 8 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(19.9 km)Rottevalle -
Museum fietsroute Lemmer-Sloten-Oudemirdum
Museum fietsroute Lemmer-Sloten-Oudemirdum
(34.5 km)Lemmer -
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
(51 km)Stavoren -
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk
(6.9 km)Oentsjerk -
Rondje Rottige Meente - Wolvega | Fietsroute
Rondje Rottige Meente - Wolvega | Fietsroute
(41.5 km)Blesdijke -
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Noord Fryslân | Fietsroute
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Noord Fryslân | Fietsroute
(56 km)Leeuwarden -
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
(3.4 km)Surhuisterveen -
Quatrebras – Aldtsjerk | Section 2 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Quatrebras – Aldtsjerk | Section 2 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(19.9 km)Quatrebras -
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
(60 km)Koarnjum -
Rondje om Opende vanuit Surhuisterveen
Rondje om Opende vanuit Surhuisterveen
(20.1 km)Surhuisterveen -
St. Jacobiparochie-Franeker | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 7
St. Jacobiparochie-Franeker | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 7
(22.3 km)St.-Jacobiparochie -
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Zuidoost Fryslân | Fietsroute
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Zuidoost Fryslân | Fietsroute
(38.5 km)Heerenveen -
Lippenhuizen en beekdal Koningsdiep | wandelen langs de Turfroute
Lippenhuizen en beekdal Koningsdiep | wandelen langs de Turfroute
(15.5 km)Lippenhuizen -
Akkrum Terherne Poppenwier Irnsum | Fietsroute
Akkrum Terherne Poppenwier Irnsum | Fietsroute
(37.7 km)Akkrum -
Tour around the center of Sneek | SUP and Canoe Route
Tour around the center of Sneek | SUP and Canoe Route
(7.6 km)Sneek -
Circular walk between Warns, Laaxum and Skarl
Circular walk between Warns, Laaxum and Skarl
(6.7 km)Warns -
Pure Architecture Route - Welcome to Manhattan Water Adventure Trail
Pure Architecture Route - Welcome to Manhattan Water Adventure Trail
(8.5 km)Leeuwarden -
In het spoor van de desperado's | Men- en ruiterroute
In het spoor van de desperado's | Men- en ruiterroute
(27 km)Boschoord -
Rottevalle – Opeinde | Section 8 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Rottevalle – Opeinde | Section 8 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(19.9 km)Rottevalle -
Museum fietsroute Lemmer-Sloten-Oudemirdum
Museum fietsroute Lemmer-Sloten-Oudemirdum
(34.5 km)Lemmer -
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
(51 km)Stavoren -
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk
(6.9 km)Oentsjerk -
Rondje Rottige Meente - Wolvega | Fietsroute
Rondje Rottige Meente - Wolvega | Fietsroute
(41.5 km)Blesdijke -
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Noord Fryslân | Fietsroute
Iisbaankeunstrûte | Noord Fryslân | Fietsroute
(56 km)Leeuwarden -
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
(3.4 km)Surhuisterveen
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