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Lits-Lauwersmeerroute

(41 km)

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

Locations on this route

  • Start 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
  • Jachthaven Kuikhorne

    Kuikhorne Marina in Friesland offers 300 moorings, camper pitches by the water, luxury chalets, a holiday apartment, and sloop rental. Located along the Lits-Lauwersmeer route near Dokkum and De Alde Feanen – ideal for watersports, nature, and a holiday by the water.

    Jachthaven Kuikhorne
  • 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
  • TOP Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen

    TOP Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen
  • 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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