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Lits-Lauwersmeerroute

(41 km)

The Lits-Lauwersmeer route is suitable for larger motorboats up to a clearance of approximately 2.90 m (depth to 1.50 m). 

Sights on this route

Starting point:

9203 DD Drachten
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Opeindervaart Canal

The Opeindervaart canal runs from the village of Opeinde to the De Leijen lake in the municipality of Smallingerland. Read on to find out how the canal played an important role in bringing economic prosperity to the area.

Opeindervaart Canal

De Leijen Nature Reserve

De Leijen is a beautiful nature reserve that includes a lake with small islands and rich surrounding nature that is worth exploring.

De Leijen Nature Reserve

Zwagermieden Nature Reserve

If you want to see lapwings, black-tailed godwits, common snipe and redshank, pull on your boots and head over to the Zwagermieden nature reserve!

Zwagermieden Nature Reserve

Steenbakkerij Oostrum

A steam-powered brick factory founded in 1873, and one of the earliest well-functioning ring kilns in the Netherlands. Using a steam engine, smooth red extruded bricks were produced here.

Steenbakkerij Oostrum Oostrum steenbakkerij

End point:

9101 LA Dokkum
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