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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De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail(21.0 km)Eernewoude -
Heerenveen - Aldeboarn | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 12
Heerenveen - Aldeboarn | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 12(21.7 km)Heerenveen -
Firdgum - Koehool | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 3
Firdgum - Koehool | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 3(14.1 km)Firdgum -
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 -
Historical Walk: In the Footsteps of the Nobility
Historical Walk: In the Footsteps of the Nobility(11.0 km)Olterterp -
Oenkerk - Leeuwarden | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 15
Oenkerk - Leeuwarden | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 15(15.3 km)Oenkerk -
Heerenveen - Wolvega | Section 12 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Heerenveen - Wolvega | Section 12 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(24.7 km)Heerenveen -
Wandelen tussen water en land in Waterland
Wandelen tussen water en land in Waterland(17.5 km)Woudsend -
Witmarsum - Harlingen | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 11
Witmarsum - Harlingen | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 11(16.9 km)Witmarsum -
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15(10.5 km)Vledderveen -
Oldeberkoop - Donkerbroek | Stellingenpad: etappe 9
Oldeberkoop - Donkerbroek | Stellingenpad: etappe 9(17.5 km)Oldeberkoop -
Terband Heerenveen | Section 11 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Terband Heerenveen | Section 11 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(15.5 km)Terband -
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
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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Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route
Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route(42.0 km)Engwierum -
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Buitenpost - Jistrum
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Buitenpost - Jistrum(29.0 km)Buitenpost -
Vogels spotten langs Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer
Vogels spotten langs Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer(26.2 km)Engwierum -
Pure Architecture Route - Welcome to Manhattan Water Adventure Trail
Pure Architecture Route - Welcome to Manhattan Water Adventure Trail(8.5 km)Leeuwarden -
Langs de oevers van de Waddenzee en het Lauwersmeer
Langs de oevers van de Waddenzee en het Lauwersmeer(45.4 km)Moddergat -
Ontdek de Alde Feanen vanuit Leeuwarden
Ontdek de Alde Feanen vanuit Leeuwarden(49.0 km)Leeuwarden -
Space in Waterland van Friesland | Cycling route
Space in Waterland van Friesland | Cycling route(205.3 km)Oudehaske -
Het Andere Friesland: Jubbega-Hoornsterzwaag-Oranjewoud
Het Andere Friesland: Jubbega-Hoornsterzwaag-Oranjewoud(55.7 km)Jubbega -
Cycling route Langweer - Joure - Sint Nicolaasga
Cycling route Langweer - Joure - Sint Nicolaasga(21.6 km)Langweer -
Fietsen langs het water van de Alde Feanen
Fietsen langs het water van de Alde Feanen(39.7 km)Earnewâld -
Heerenveen-De Heide: waterrijk Friesland
Heerenveen-De Heide: waterrijk Friesland(38.7 km)Heerenveen -
Cultuurhistorischeroute | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen | Op é Trapers
Cultuurhistorischeroute | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen | Op é Trapers(42.0 km)Eernewoude -
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route(50.0 km)Stavoren
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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Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route
Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route(42.0 km)Engwierum -
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Buitenpost - Jistrum
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Buitenpost - Jistrum(29.0 km)Buitenpost -
Vogels spotten langs Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer
Vogels spotten langs Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer(26.2 km)Engwierum -
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail(21.0 km)Eernewoude -
Heerenveen - Aldeboarn | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 12
Heerenveen - Aldeboarn | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 12(21.7 km)Heerenveen -
Pure Architecture Route - Welcome to Manhattan Water Adventure Trail
Pure Architecture Route - Welcome to Manhattan Water Adventure Trail(8.5 km)Leeuwarden -
Firdgum - Koehool | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 3
Firdgum - Koehool | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 3(14.1 km)Firdgum -
It Bûtefjild (korte route) | SUP- en kanoroute
It Bûtefjild (korte route) | SUP- en kanoroute(5.7 km)Feanwâlden -
Langs de oevers van de Waddenzee en het Lauwersmeer
Langs de oevers van de Waddenzee en het Lauwersmeer(45.4 km)Moddergat -
Ontdek de Alde Feanen vanuit Leeuwarden
Ontdek de Alde Feanen vanuit Leeuwarden(49.0 km)Leeuwarden -
Space in Waterland van Friesland | Cycling route
Space in Waterland van Friesland | Cycling route(205.3 km)Oudehaske -
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 -
Historical Walk: In the Footsteps of the Nobility
Historical Walk: In the Footsteps of the Nobility(11.0 km)Olterterp
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11fountainsFriesland 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.