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Stoeparoute

(47 km)

You wouldn’t expect it, but there is a Tibetan Buddhist temple (stupa) right in the middle of the Frisian countryside, in Hantum. According to tradition, it brings luck to the region and contributes to world peace. This lucky charm is a nice contrast with the expansive views across the Wadden Sea and the countryside with the dikes through which the route leads.

Sights on this route

Starting point:

voorstreek
9101 Dokkum

Dijktempel (dike temple) at Marrum

This spectacular work of art by Ids Willemsma is a great place to land. It is described as a ‘Dike Temple’. But what is it really?

Holwerd (Holwert)

Holwerd is a small village in the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, best known as the departure point for the ferry to Ameland and as a starting place for many mudflat hikes. Holwerd is also one of the stopovers on the Ziltepad.

Sint Willibrorduskerk

The Saint Willibrord Church in Holwerd is a special church. It has an unusual L-shaped construction and a tower with a remarkably large spire. The church also has a beautiful pulpit.

Buddhist Centre at Hantum

Hardly what you would expect! In the middle of the Frisian landscape at Hantum, there is a Tibetan Buddhist temple or stupa. It is believed that the presence of the stupa will bring good fortune to the region.