Loop Route Brandemar – Grote Brekken – Lange Sleat
Explore Sloten and the surrounding lake area from the water! This beautiful boating route takes you from Sloten along the Ie to the Brandemar, then across the Grote Brekken. Via the Lange Sleat you complete the loop and return to Sloten.
Enjoy the highlights from the water
From the water you have all the time to enjoy the scenery around you. Not long after departure, the iconic windmill De Kaai comes into view – an impressive sight, even from the water. Sail towards the Brandemar with views over wide open meadows. On the Grote Brekken, you truly feel the openness of the Frisian Lakes: sailing boats glide silently by while cows lazily graze in the background. That’s real relaxation. Via the Lange Sleat and De Ie, you slowly ret…
Explore Sloten and the surrounding lake area from the water! This beautiful boating route takes you from Sloten along the Ie to the Brandemar, then across the Grote Brekken. Via the Lange Sleat you complete the loop and return to Sloten.
Enjoy the highlights from the water
From the water you have all the time to enjoy the scenery around you. Not long after departure, the iconic windmill De Kaai comes into view – an impressive sight, even from the water. Sail towards the Brandemar with views over wide open meadows. On the Grote Brekken, you truly feel the openness of the Frisian Lakes: sailing boats glide silently by while cows lazily graze in the background. That’s real relaxation. Via the Lange Sleat and De Ie, you slowly return to the picturesque town of Sloten. Sit back and take in the charm of the smallest of the Eleven Cities.
Boating information
This route has a clearance height of 1.10 metres. If your boat is higher, check current bridge opening times before departure.
Sights on this route
TOP Sloten
Vanaf Toeristisch Overstappunt Sloten kun je wandelend, fietsend of varend Elfstedenstad Sloten en omgeving verkennen.
Nieuwe Langebrug Sloten
Vaar je over de Easterbûtengrêft, het water aan de oostelijke zijde van het Elfstedenstadje Sloten, dan kom je vanzelf de Nieuwe Langebrug tegen.
Groote Brekken
The Groote Brekken (Frisian: de Grutte Brekken) is also referred to as Lemster Brekken.
Rengersbrug
Als je door de Lange Sleat vaart tussen Lemmer naar Sloten dan kom je onderweg deze kleine Rengersbrug tegen.
De Kaai corn mill
Near the Lemster Gate you will also find De Kaai corn mill. The windmill stands on a bastion of the city walls, where it still grinds wheat into flour in the traditional and authentic manner. On Saturdays, the mill is open for viewing and flour sales.
Sloten (Sleat)
Sloten (or Sleat as we say in Friesland) is the smallest Elfsteden town in Friesland. This walled mini-city is also called sipelstêd (Frisian for onion city) thanks to the unique shape of an onion.
TOP Sloten
Vanaf Toeristisch Overstappunt Sloten kun je wandelend, fietsend of varend Elfstedenstad Sloten en omgeving verkennen.